10 Facts About Alfredo Foni

Alfredo Foni was an Italian footballer in the 1930s and later on a coach, who played as a defender.

Alfredo Foni is one of only four players to have won both an Olympic gold medal and the FIFA World Cup with the Italy national football team.

Alfredo Foni later moved to Padova for a brief stint after a few seasons in Roma.

Alfredo Foni later transferred to Juventus in 1934, replacing Virginio Rosetta.

Alfredo Foni remained with the club until 1947, and between 1934 and 1947, he never missed a single match for seven consecutive seasons.

Alfredo Foni became a permanent member of the starting line-up at the 1938 FIFA World Cup, replacing Roma full-back Eraldo Monzeglio, starting alongside his Juventus team-mate Rava, and helping Italy to defend their World Cup title.

Alfredo Foni ended his international career in 1942, with 23 appearances; along with Pietro Rava, Sergio Bertoni, and Ugo Locatelli, Foni is one of only four Italian players ever to win both the Olympic tournament and the World Cup.

Alfredo Foni won two consecutive scudetti with FC Internazionale in 1953 and 1954, and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup with Roma in 1961.

Alfredo Foni later coached Switzerland in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Alfredo Foni is known for having used the catenaccio tactic successfully during his time as Inter's manager in the 1950s; unlike Nereo Rocco's version of the system Alfredo Foni's teams's strong defensive play off the ball did not limit the offensive manner in which his team played while in possession of the ball.