Giancarlo Antognoni is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
10 Facts About Giancarlo Antognoni
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Giancarlo Antognoni's career started in the Serie D with Asti Ma.
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Giancarlo Antognoni made his debut in Serie A in October 1972 with Fiorentina, whom he later captained, eventually inheriting the number 10 shirt.
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Giancarlo Antognoni is regarded as a Fiorentina legend, and as one of the club's best ever players, as he played for the club throughout his entire Italian professional career between the 70s and 80s.
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Giancarlo Antognoni holds the record for the most appearances in Serie A for Fiorentina, with 341 appearances.
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Giancarlo Antognoni took part in the 1978 World Cup with Italy under manager Enzo Bearzot, where the team finished in fourth place after a semi-final defeat to the Netherlands.
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Giancarlo Antognoni reached another fourth-place finish at the 1980 European Championship on home soil, wearing the number 10 jersey.
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Giancarlo Antognoni captained of the national team on four occasions.
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Giancarlo Antognoni is currently the Fiorentina player with the most appearances for the national side, and holds the record for the most appearances wearing the number 10 shirt for Italy.
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Giancarlo Antognoni was highly regarded throughout his career for his accuracy from bending set pieces, and for his powerful shots from outside the area; although naturally right footed, he was capable of passing or striking the ball accurately with either foot.