Roberto Pruzzo
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Roberto Pruzzo is an Italian
former football striker, now a coach.
, in the province of Genoa
, Pruzzo made his debut in professional football for Genoa
in 1973. There he remained for six seasons, scoring 57 goals in 143 matches.
Pruzzo passed to Roma
in 1979, for the then record sum of 3 billions lira
s. Here he became famous as one of the most effective Italian strikers of the 1980s, winning one scudetto and four Italian Cups. He also scored a goal in the 1984 European Cup Final
, when Roma, playing at home, was beaten after penalties by Liverpool
.
He ended his career in 1989 after a season for Fiorentina
. Pruzzo is the sole Italian player to have scored 5 goals in a single Serie A
match (Roma vs. Avellino
, 1986).
Despite a fantastic club career, Roberto only managed to play 6 games (no goals) for the Italy national football team
. He represented his country at the 1980 UEFA European Championship in Italy
.
Roberto did, however, score in an Italian shirt, representing Italy in the 1991
World Cup of Masters
. Roberto scored twice in the opening round.
In the late 1990s, Pruzzo started a much less notable coaching career which saw him at the helm of Viareggio
, Teramo
(Serie C2
), Alessandria
(Serie C1) and a five summer days long time at Palermo
(Serie B
), during the change of ownership time from Franco Sensi
to Maurizio Zamparini
. He then served as assistant coach of Giuseppe Giannini
at Serie C1
teams Foggia
and Sambenedettese
.
He last served as head coach of Serie D
amateurs Centobuchi
from December 2008 to March 2009.
Roma
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
former football striker, now a coach.
Biography and career
Born at CrocefieschiCrocefieschi
Crocefieschi is a comune in the Province of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 20 km northeast of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 604 and an area of 11.6 km²....
, in the province of Genoa
Province of Genoa
The Province of Genoa is a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Genoa.It has an area of 1,838 km², and a total population of about 900,000...
, Pruzzo made his debut in professional football for 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...
in 1973. There he remained for six seasons, scoring 57 goals in 143 matches.
Pruzzo passed to Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
in 1979, for the then record sum of 3 billions lira
Italian lira
The lira was the currency of Italy between 1861 and 2002. Between 1999 and 2002, the Italian lira was officially a “national subunit” of the euro...
s. Here he became famous as one of the most effective Italian strikers of the 1980s, winning one scudetto and four Italian Cups. He also scored a goal in the 1984 European Cup Final
1984 European Cup Final
The 1984 European Cup Final was an association football match between Liverpool of England and Roma of Italy on 30 May 1984 at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy. It was the final match of the 1983–84 season of Europe's premier cup competition, the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool were appearing in...
, when Roma, playing at home, was beaten after penalties by Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
.
He ended his career in 1989 after a season for 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...
. Pruzzo is the sole Italian player to have scored 5 goals in a single Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
match (Roma vs. Avellino
U.S. Avellino
Associazione Sportiva Avellino 1912 , since summer 2010, is the new name of the Italian football club, based in Avellino, Campania. The club was founded in 1912 and its traditional colours are green and white...
, 1986).
Despite a fantastic club career, Roberto only managed to play 6 games (no goals) for the Italy national football team
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...
. He represented his country at the 1980 UEFA European Championship in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Roberto did, however, score in an Italian shirt, representing Italy in the 1991
I World Cup of Masters
I World Cup of Masters was the fourth edition of the World Cup of Masters. For the first time, it was held outside Brazil. It was held in Miami, and all of the matches were played at the Joe Robbie Stadium. The six "Master" teams were reigning champions Brazil, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina and for...
World Cup of Masters
World Cup of Masters
The World Cup of Masters, also known as the Pelé World Cup and Mundialito de Seniors was an event that ran every two years from 1987 until 1995. The tournament was for senior players. In 1990 the term "seniors" was replaced by "masters". The editions until 1991 were organized by Brazilian TV...
. Roberto scored twice in the opening round.
In the late 1990s, Pruzzo started a much less notable coaching career which saw him at the helm of Viareggio
F.C. Esperia Viareggio
Football Club Esperia Viareggio known as Viareggio is an Italian football club located in Viareggio, Tuscany.It currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione.Its colors are white and black.-History:...
, Teramo
Teramo Calcio
Società Sportiva Dilettantistica Teramo Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Teramo, Abruzzo. It is currently in the season 2011–12 playing in Serie D, the fourth division of Italian football...
(Serie C2
Serie C
The Lega Italiana Calcio Professionistico , commonly known as Lega Pro , is the governing body that runs the third and fourth highest football divisions in Italy, the Prima Divisione and Seconda Divisione respectively. It also includes the sole professional club of San Marino...
), Alessandria
U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912
Unione Sportiva Alessandria Calcio 1912 is the professional Italian football club based in Alessandria, Piedmont.In the current season, it plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione group A.- Brief history :...
(Serie C1) and a five summer days long time at Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
(Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
), during the change of ownership time from Franco Sensi
Franco Sensi
Francesco Sensi, Cavaliere del lavoro, , was an Italian oil tycoon. He was born in Rome, where he lived throughout his entire life, though he also served time as mayor of Visso, the city where his family came from. He had been for fifteen years, until his death, general manager of Associazione...
to Maurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini is an Italian businessman and the current owner and chairman of Serie A club U.S. Città di Palermo....
. He then served as assistant coach of Giuseppe Giannini
Giuseppe Giannini
Giuseppe Giannini is a former Italian international footballer, who currently serves as head coach of Serie B side Grosseto. He spent the majority of his 16-year playing career with A.S...
at Serie C1
Serie C
The Lega Italiana Calcio Professionistico , commonly known as Lega Pro , is the governing body that runs the third and fourth highest football divisions in Italy, the Prima Divisione and Seconda Divisione respectively. It also includes the sole professional club of San Marino...
teams Foggia
U.S. Foggia
Unione Sportiva Foggia is an Italian football club, based in Foggia, Puglia. The club was founded in 1920. Foggia currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, having last been in Serie A in 1995....
and Sambenedettese
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio
Unione Sportiva Sambenedettese is an Italian association football club, based in San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche. The club was founded in 1923. Sambenedettese currently plays in Serie D, having last been in Serie B in 1989. The team's colors are red and blue....
.
He last served as head coach of Serie D
Serie D
Serie D is the top level of the Italian non-professional football association called Lega Nazionale Dilettanti. The association represents over a million football players and thousands of football teams across Italy. Serie D ranks just below Lega Pro Seconda Divisione , and is thus considered the...
amateurs Centobuchi
S.S.D. Centobuchi
Società Sportiva Dilettante Centobuchi is an Italian association football club located in Centobuchi, a frazione of Monteprandone, Marche. It currently plays in Serie D. Its colors are white and blue.-External links:**...
from December 2008 to March 2009.
Club
GenoaGenoa 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...
- Serie BSerie BSerie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
: 1975–76
Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
- Serie ASerie ASerie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
: 1982–83 - Coppa ItaliaCoppa ItaliaThe Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
: 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986