Franco Causio

Franco Causio

Franco Causio
Personal information
Full name Franco Causio
Date of birth (1949-02-01) February 1, 1949
Place of birth Lecce, Italy
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1965 Lecce 3 (0)
1965–1966 Sambenedettese 13 (0)
1966–1968 Juventus 1 (0)
1968–1969 Reggina 30 (5)
1969–1970 Palermo 22 (3)
1970–1981 Juventus 304 (49)
1981–1984 Udinese 83 (11)
1984–1985 Inter 24 (0)
1985–1986 Lecce 26 (3)
1986–1988 Triestina 64 (5)
– Total 570 (76)
National team
1972–1983 Italy 63 (6)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Franco Causio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfraŋko ˈkauzjo]; born 1 February 1949 in Lecce) is an Italian, World Cup winning former footballer who played for Juventus for many years in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever wingers, throughout his career, he was give the nickname "The Baron",[1] because of his stylish moves on the pitch, as well as his well-educated upbringing, and his fair attitude in life.

Biography

Causio was born in Lecce (Apulia), and moved to Juventus when he was 17.

Club career

Causio (right) with Juventus in 1973, against McGovern of Derby County (left), during the semifinal round of the European Cup.

After some years on loan in Serie B (playing in Reggina and Palermo), he returned to Juventus in during 1970. For 11 years he wore the number jersey 7 for Juventus, and played alongside notable players such as Roberto Bettega, Roberto Boninsegna, Pietro Anastasi, Claudio Gentile, Marco Tardelli, Dino Zoff, Gaetano Scirea and Antonio Cabrini. During a highly successful period with the club, he won the scudetto six times, as well as winning a Coppa Italia, and an UEFA Cup. He also reached the European Cup final with Juventus during the 1972–73 season, as well as the Intercontinental Cup final that same year, narrowly missing out on a treble with the club, following their defeat in the Coppa Italia final that season, despite their Serie A title. His best finish in the European Cup Winners' Cup was during the 1979–80 season, when Juventus reached the semi-finals of the tournament.

Immediately after winning the Scudetto for the sixth time in his final season with Juventus, he moved to Udinese in 1981, where he played for 3 years, teaming up with Brazilian national team star player Zico. Following his time at Udinese, he played in his local town's football team, Lecce, in its debut in Serie A (1985–86). Subsequently he signed for Inter. He finished his career playing for Serie B team Triestina at the age of 39.[2]

International career

Cuasio made his debut with Italian national football team on April 29, 1972 in a 0–0 draw against Belgium, in a 1972 European qualifying match. He was in the Italian squad at the 1974 World Cup, and at the 1978 World Cup, where the Italians finished in fourth place after reaching the semi-final. He also represented Italy at the 1980 European Championship on home soil, where they once again finished in fourth place after a semi-final finish. He was most notably a member of the Italian squad that won the 1982 World Cup.[3][4] With two red cards throughout his international career, he is Italy's most red carded player ever, alongside Giancarlo Antognoni and Daniele De Rossi.[5]

Style of play

Regarded as one of the top Italian players of his generation, and one of the best ever Italian players in his position, Causio was usually deployed as a wide midfielder or as a left winger, although he was also capable of playing as an offensive playmaker. A creative and elegant footballer, he was gifted with excellent dribbling skills, and was an accurate crosser of the ball. In addition to his ball control and technical ability, he was also a fast and hard-working player, who possessed notable stamina, which enabled him to cover the flank defensively as well as offensively.[6]

Honours

Club

Juventus[7]

International

Italy[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Palermo All-time". Football Italia. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Roberto Di Maggio (26 March 2005). "Franco Causio - Appearances in Serie A". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Roberto Di Maggio (29 May 2005). "Franco Causio - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Franco Causio Statistics". FIFA.com. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Totale: Espulsioni" [Totals: Sending-offs] (in Italian). Italia1910. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Il consolatore del Sud" (in Italian). Storie di Calcio. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Franco Causio" (in French). Eurosport. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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