Dino Zoff Fact File

Born: February 28th, 1942 at Mariano del Friuli.

Born: February 28th, 1942 at Mariano del Friuli.

Playing career: Udinese (19611963), Mantova (1963-1967), Napoli (1967-1972), Juventus (19721983).

Honours: World Cup (1982), European Nations Cup (1968), League championship titles (1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982), Italian Cup (1979, 1983), UEFA Cup (1977). 112 caps (Italian record).

Coaching record: Juventus Turin (1988-90), Lazio (1990-94 and 1997).

Coaching honours: UEFA Cup and Italian Cup (1990), Italian Cup with Lazio (1997).

President: Lazio (1994-98).

National coach: Olympic team (1986-88), Italian national team (August 1998-July 4th, 2000).

Honours: Euro 2000 runners-up.

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