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Dino BaggioItalian footballer, midfielder.
Date of Birth: 24.07.1971
Country:  Italy |
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Biography of Dino Baggio
Dino Baggio is an Italian footballer and midfielder who was born on July 24, 1971, in Camposampiero, Italy. He began his football career as a youth player at the club "Torino" and made his debut in the first team at the age of 19.
Club Career
He spent the majority of his career playing for top Italian clubs such as Juventus, Parma, and Lazio. In Serie A, he played a total of 330 matches and scored 24 goals. Baggio was a key player in helping his teams win several prestigious titles. He won the UEFA Cup three times and played 70 matches in European competitions, scoring 13 goals.
One of the notable incidents in Baggio's career happened during the 1998-1999 UEFA Cup match against Krakow's "Wisła." He was struck in the head by a knife thrown from the stands, leading to a one-year ban for the Polish club.
International Career
Baggio also represented the Italian national team from 1991 to 1999. He played 60 matches and scored 7 goals for his country. He participated in the FIFA World Cups of 1994 and 1998, as well as the UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1992 Olympic Games.
Achievements
Baggio's achievements include winning the Italian Cup with Parma in 1998-1999 and the Italian Super Cup in the same year. He also won the Mitropa Cup with Torino in 1991. Additionally, he was a part of the UEFA Cup-winning teams of Juventus in 1992-1993 and Parma in 1994-1995 and 1998-1999.
In terms of domestic league success, Baggio finished as the runner-up in the Italian Serie A with Juventus in 1993-1994, with Parma in 1994-1995 and 1996-1997, and with Lazio in 2000-2001.
Personal Life
Baggio is married to actress Teresa Mattei, and they have two sons, Alessandro and Leonardo. Currently, he resides with his family in Tombolo, the city where he spent his childhood.
