Gianpiero Combi was an Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
12 Facts About Gianpiero Combi
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Gianpiero Combi spent his entire club career at Juventus, where he won five Italian League titles.
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Gianpiero Combi was born in Turin on 20 November 1902 and played for Juventus' youth side; he debuted in the Italian Serie A on 5 February 1922 in a match against Milan.
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Gianpiero Combi returned in Azzurro a year and seven games later when the Technical Commission, made up of Rangone, Giuseppe Milano and Baccani selected him to play against France in Turin on 22 March 1925.
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Gianpiero Combi made his debut as the Italian captain in his 33rd game on 15 November 1931.
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Around the beginning of 1934,31-year-old Gianpiero Combi was preparing to retire from football.
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Gianpiero Combi was decisive when he made two miraculous saves to keep the score in favor of Italy until the end.
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Gianpiero Combi, who played 510 minutes and conceded three goals as captain of the squad, received the Jules Rimet trophy from the Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini.
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Gianpiero Combi totalled 47 caps for the Italian team, five of which were as captain.
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Gianpiero Combi offered advice to the technical staff and served as a scout.
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Gianpiero Combi died in Imperia on 12 August 1956, aged 53.
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Gianpiero Combi is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.