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'''Gianfranco Zigoni''' (born November 25, 1944 in [[Oderzo]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] former [[football (soccer)|football]] [[Striker (association football)|striker]]. Nicknamed ''Zigogol'' by his fans, he played with several major [[Serie A]] throughout his career in the 1960s and the 1970s, including [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] and [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]] |
'''Gianfranco Zigoni''' (born November 25, 1944 in [[Oderzo]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] former [[football (soccer)|football]] [[Striker (association football)|striker]]. Nicknamed ''Zigogol'' by his fans, he was a prolific goalscorer, and played with several major [[Serie A]] throughout his career in the 1960s and the 1970s, including [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] and [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]]. He was known in particular for his talent and skilful playing style, as well as his colourful personality and rebellious character.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/SerieA/Squadre/Juventus/Primo_Piano/2008/02_Febbraio/15/zigoni_1502.shtml |publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport |language=Italian |title=Zigoni, il genio ribelle con Juve e Roma nel cuore |accessdate=2009-01-28 |date=2008-02-15 }}</ref><ref name=tuttojuve.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.tuttojuve.com/gli-eroi-bianconeri/gli-eroi-in-bianconero-gianfranco-zigoni-212500|title=Gli eroi in bianconero: Gianfranco ZIGONI|publisher=Tutto Juve|language=Italian|author1=Stefano Bedeschi|date=25 November 2014|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="Storie di calcio">{{cite web|url=http://www.storiedicalcio.altervista.org/zigoni_gianfranco.html|title=Zigoni Gianfranco|publisher=Storie di Calcio|language=Italian|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Zigoni started his professional career at the age of 17 with [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]], playing only four games in three seasons with the ''bianconeri'' (with a goal), and being successively loaned out to [[Genoa C.F.C.|Genoa]] in 1964. With the ''rossoblu'' jersey, he spent a season in the [[Serie A]], with the loan being renewed for another year following Genoa's relegation to [[Serie B]]. In 1966 he returned to Juventus, and stayed with the ''bianconeri'' until 1970, then leaving the club also because of his strained relationship with then Juve boss [[Heriberto Herrera]]. During this period, he also played his only game with the [[Italy national football team|Italian team]], a 1–0 win against [[Romania national football team|Romania]] on |
Zigoni started his professional career at the age of 17 with [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]], playing only four games in three seasons with the ''bianconeri'' (with a goal), and being successively loaned out to [[Genoa C.F.C.|Genoa]] in 1964. With the ''rossoblu'' jersey, he spent a season in the [[Serie A]], with the loan being renewed for another year following Genoa's relegation to [[Serie B]]. In 1966 he returned to Juventus, and stayed with the ''bianconeri'' until 1970, then leaving the club also because of his strained relationship with then Juve boss [[Heriberto Herrera]].<ref name=tuttojuve.com/> During this period, he also played his only game with the [[Italy national football team|Italian team]], a 1–0 win against [[Romania national football team|Romania]] on 25 June, 1967.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=1092&squadra=9|title=Zigoni, Gianfranco|publisher=FIGC|language=Italian|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="Storie di calcio"/> |
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He successively signed for [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]], spending two seasons under the guidance of [[Helenio Herrera]] and scoring 12 goals with the ''giallorossi''. In 1972 he moved to [[Hellas Verona F.C.|Verona]], quickly becoming a team mainstay and a fan favourite, and playing six seasons with the ''scaligeri''. In 1978, aged 34, he signed for [[Serie B]]'s [[Brescia Calcio|Brescia]], playing two seasons with the ''rondinelle'' mostly as a backup player. |
He successively signed for [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]], spending two seasons under the guidance of [[Helenio Herrera]] and scoring 12 goals with the ''giallorossi''. In 1972 he moved to [[Hellas Verona F.C.|Verona]], quickly becoming a team mainstay and a fan favourite, and playing six seasons with the ''scaligeri''. In 1978, aged 34, he signed for [[Serie B]]'s [[Brescia Calcio|Brescia]], playing two seasons with the ''rondinelle'' mostly as a backup player.<ref name="Storie di calcio"/> |
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In 1980 he left professional football and returned to his native [[Oderzo]], joining the local [[Serie D]] team, Opitergina. In 1983 he joined an offer from [[Terza Categoria]] club US Piavon, playing until the age of 43. |
In 1980 he left professional football and returned to his native [[Oderzo]], joining the local [[Serie D]] team, Opitergina. In 1983 he joined an offer from [[Terza Categoria]] club US Piavon, playing until the age of 43.<ref name="Storie di calcio"/> |
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==Family== |
==Family== |
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Zigoni has four children; one of them, [[Gianmarco Zigoni|Gianmarco]], an [[AC Milan]] player; has later become a footballer too and made his debut with [[Serie B]]'s [[Treviso F.B.C. 1993|Treviso]] in January 2009, also scoring a goal in his first professional match.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/SerieB/Primo_Piano/2009/01/27/zigoni.shtml |publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport |language=Italian |title=Zigoni lancia Zigoni "Che coppia saremmo stata" |accessdate=2009-01-28 |date=2009-01-27 }}</ref> |
Zigoni has four children; one of them, [[Gianmarco Zigoni|Gianmarco]], an [[AC Milan]] player; has later become a footballer too and made his debut with [[Serie B]]'s [[Treviso F.B.C. 1993|Treviso]] in January 2009, also scoring a goal in his first professional match.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/SerieB/Primo_Piano/2009/01/27/zigoni.shtml |publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport |language=Italian |title=Zigoni lancia Zigoni "Che coppia saremmo stata" |accessdate=2009-01-28 |date=2009-01-27 }}</ref> |
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==Honours== |
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;Juventus<ref name=tuttojuve.com/> |
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*[[Serie A]]: [[1962–63 Serie A|1962–63]], [[1966–67 Serie A|1966–67]] |
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*[[Coppa delle Alpi]]: 1963 |
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;Roma<ref name=tuttojuve.com/> |
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*[[Anglo-Italian Cup]]: 1972 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 07:09, 22 November 2015
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Gianfranco Cesare Battista Zigoni | ||
| Date of birth | November 25, 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Oderzo, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1970 | Juventus | 86 | (23) |
| 1964–1966 | → Genoa (loan) | 58 | (16) |
| 1970–1972 | AS Roma | 49 | (12) |
| 1972–1978 | Verona | 139 | (29) |
| 1978–1980 | Brescia | 40 | (4) |
| 1980–1983 | Opitergina | ||
| 1983–1987 | Piavon | ||
| International career | |||
| 1967 | Italy | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gianfranco Zigoni (born November 25, 1944 in Oderzo) is an Italian former football striker. Nicknamed Zigogol by his fans, he was a prolific goalscorer, and played with several major Serie A throughout his career in the 1960s and the 1970s, including Juventus and AS Roma. He was known in particular for his talent and skilful playing style, as well as his colourful personality and rebellious character.[1][2][3]
Career
Zigoni started his professional career at the age of 17 with Juventus, playing only four games in three seasons with the bianconeri (with a goal), and being successively loaned out to Genoa in 1964. With the rossoblu jersey, he spent a season in the Serie A, with the loan being renewed for another year following Genoa's relegation to Serie B. In 1966 he returned to Juventus, and stayed with the bianconeri until 1970, then leaving the club also because of his strained relationship with then Juve boss Heriberto Herrera.[2] During this period, he also played his only game with the Italian team, a 1–0 win against Romania on 25 June, 1967.[4][3]
He successively signed for AS Roma, spending two seasons under the guidance of Helenio Herrera and scoring 12 goals with the giallorossi. In 1972 he moved to Verona, quickly becoming a team mainstay and a fan favourite, and playing six seasons with the scaligeri. In 1978, aged 34, he signed for Serie B's Brescia, playing two seasons with the rondinelle mostly as a backup player.[3]
In 1980 he left professional football and returned to his native Oderzo, joining the local Serie D team, Opitergina. In 1983 he joined an offer from Terza Categoria club US Piavon, playing until the age of 43.[3]
Family
Zigoni has four children; one of them, Gianmarco, an AC Milan player; has later become a footballer too and made his debut with Serie B's Treviso in January 2009, also scoring a goal in his first professional match.[5]
Honours
- Juventus[2]
- Serie A: 1962–63, 1966–67
- Coppa delle Alpi: 1963
- Roma[2]
- Anglo-Italian Cup: 1972
References
- ^ "Zigoni, il genio ribelle con Juve e Roma nel cuore" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport. 2008-02-15. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ a b c d Stefano Bedeschi (25 November 2014). "Gli eroi in bianconero: Gianfranco ZIGONI" (in Italian). Tutto Juve. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Zigoni Gianfranco" (in Italian). Storie di Calcio. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Zigoni, Gianfranco" (in Italian). FIGC. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Zigoni lancia Zigoni "Che coppia saremmo stata"" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport. 2009-01-27. Retrieved 2009-01-28.