1. Tarcisio Burgnich partnered with fellow full-back Giacinto Facchetti in the squad's back-line and played a key role in the team's successes in Herrera's defensive catenaccio system, due to his pace, stamina, offensive capabilities, and defensive work-rate, winning four Serie A titles, two European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups.
At international level, Tarcisio Burgnich represented the Italy national football team at the 1960 Summer Olympics, where they finished in fourth place, and at three FIFA World Cups, winning a runners-up medal at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
Tarcisio Burgnich was a member of the national team that won Italy's first ever UEFA European Football Championship on home soil, in 1968.
Tarcisio Burgnich played 467 times for the Nerazzurri, scoring 6 goals, where his physical and tenacious playing style was ideally suited to the catenaccio system operated by Helenio Herrera throughout Inter's glory years, which relied on a strong defence and fast counter-attacks.
Tarcisio Burgnich was notably part of the legendary Inter lineup of the 1960s still known today as the Grande Inter.
Tarcisio Burgnich spent the final three seasons of his career with Napoli, operating as a sweeper in Luis Vinicio's side, and finally won the Coppa Italia, as well as the Anglo-Italian League Cup, in 1976, before retiring in 1977.
Tarcisio Burgnich was a pillar of the Italy national team for more than a decade.
Tarcisio Burgnich represented Italy at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, where they finished in fourth place.
Tarcisio Burgnich took part in the 1974 FIFA World Cup with Italy.
Tarcisio Burgnich died at the San Camillo hospital in Forte dei Marmi, where he had been taken following a stroke.
Tarcisio Burgnich was known for his anticipation and reactions, as well as his concentration, leadership, and discipline both on and off the pitch, despite his reserved character.