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04 / Italy · 1968–1983

Dino Zoff

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Italy
112
Life
1942
Clubs
Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1982
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Italy
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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 for Italy; club career at Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q180661
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Career record

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

Sources

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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.

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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.

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