Giuseppe Baldini
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Giuseppe Baldini was an Italian association football
player and manager. During his playing career, Baldini played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming a football manager.
, Baldini began his career as a youth player with Pontedera
, before turning professional with Fiorentina
in 1939. Baldini later played club football for Internazionale
, Andrea Doria, Sampdoria
, Genoa
and Como, as well as making one appearance for the Italian national side
in 1949.
After retiring from the game he became a football manager, and managed Como, Sampdoria
, Savona
, Virtus Entella
and Avellino.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
player and manager. During his playing career, Baldini played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming a football manager.
Career
Born in RussiRussi
Russi is a comune in the Province of Ravenna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 km east of Bologna and about 14 km southwest of Ravenna....
, Baldini began his career as a youth player with Pontedera
U.S. Pontedera 1912
Unione Sportiva Città di Pontedera Società Sportiva Dilettantistica is an Italian association football club located in Pontedera, Tuscany. It currently plays in Serie D...
, before turning professional with Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
in 1939. Baldini later played club football for Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
, Andrea Doria, Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
, Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
and Como, as well as making one appearance for the Italian national side
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in 1949.
After retiring from the game he became a football manager, and managed Como, Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
, Savona
Savona 1907 F.B.C.
Savona 1907 Foot-Ball Club is an Italian football club located in Savona, Liguria.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-U.S. Savona Calcio:The club was founded in 1907 as Unione Sportiva Savona Calcio....
, Virtus Entella
A.C.D. Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella is an Italian association football club, based in Chiavari, Liguria.Entella currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-History:...
and Avellino.