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Dino Zoff
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Italy · 1980s

Dino Zoff

Immortal GK Right-footed sweeperleader
Rating
95
Caps
112
Goals
84
Life
1942
Clubs
Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000)
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Italy
The people's rank, live from duel votes

The oldest player to win a World Cup, his steadfast presence between the posts led Italy to glory in 1982. Career record: 112 caps and 84 goals for Italy; club career at Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000).

Career record

1961–1963Udinese Calcio
1963–1967Mantova 1911
1967–1972SSC Napoli
1972–1983Juventus
Italy112 caps, 84 goals

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Who is the oldest player ever to win the World Cup?

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Dino Zoff. Zoff lifted the 1982 trophy in Madrid as Italy's captain at 40 years and 133 days, and was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper on the way.

Shared the era

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Around Zoff in the almanac

One rank above: Paolo Maldini at #3.

One rank below: Fabio Cannavaro at #5.

Italy's editorial top five: Franco Baresi · Gianluigi Buffon · Paolo Maldini · Dino Zoff · Fabio Cannavaro.