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Italy · 1980sPaolo Rossi
Rating
91
Caps
48
Goals
20
Life
1956–2020
Clubs
Vicenza Calcio, A.C. Perugia Calcio, AC Milan
Honours
Ballon d'Or
#19
Editorial rank of 33 for Italy
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His unforgettable six goals at the 1982 World Cup, including a hat-trick against Brazil, fired Italy to an unexpected triumph and etched his name into legend. Career record: 48 caps and 20 goals for Italy; club career at Vicenza Calcio, A.C. Perugia Calcio, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or.
Career record
| 1973–1975 | Juventus |
| 1975–1976 | Como 1907 |
| 1976–1980 | Vicenza Calcio |
| 1979–1980 | A.C. Perugia Calcio |
| 1981–1985 | Juventus |
| 1985–1986 | AC Milan |
| 1986–1987 | Hellas Verona |
| Italy | 48 caps, 20 goals |
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Who won the Golden Boot at the 1982 World Cup after Italy's title run?
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Paolo Rossi. Six goals, including the hat-trick that knocked out Brazil.
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