Franco Causio

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Franco Causio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfraŋko ˈkauzjo]; born 1 February 1949) is an Italian former professional footballer who won the 1982 FIFA World Cup and came through the ranks of his hometown club Lecce before making his name at Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s. Regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever wingers, throughout his career, he was given the nickname "The Baron", because of his stylish moves on the pitch, as well as his well-educated upbringing, and his fair attitude in life.

Career

1. 1949
   Born
2. 1964
   Joined US Lecce
3. 1965
   Joined S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio
4. 1966
   Joined Juventus FC
5. 1968
   Joined AS Reggina 1914
6. 1969
   Joined Palermo F.C.
7. 1970
   Joined Juventus FC
8. 1972
   Joined Italy men's national association football team
9. 1981
   Joined Udinese Calcio
10. 1984
    Joined Inter Milan
11. 1985
    Joined US Lecce
12. 1986
    Joined US Triestina Calcio 1918
13. Won Gold Collar for Sports Merit

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Lecce
• •Citizenship: Italy
• •Known as: association football player, sports executive, sports commentator, beach soccer player
• •Sport: association football