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About Giacinto Facchetti
Giacinto Facchetti was an Italian football icon who played for Inter Milan between 1960 and 1978, establishing himself as a club legend. In addition, he was widely considered one of the best left-back defenders of all time.
Background & Early Career
He began his soccer career as a forward but eventually switched to becoming a defender at his native team, GSD Mario Zanconti. He played for Trevigliese between 1957 and 1960 before joining Inter Milan in late 1960.
Club Career Highlights
He was one of the earliest left-backs to play with the overlapping style. His ability to support the game’s defense and attacking plays was a major component of Italian coach Helenio Herrera’s Grande Inter team and catenaccio philosophy, which dominated international football in the 1960s.
Between 1960 and 1978, he played 634 official matches for Inter Milan, netting 75 goals and winning one Copa Italia, four Serie A trophies, and back-to-back European and Intercontinental Cups. In 1965, he was the second-best player in the “Ballon d’Or.”
International Career
He earned 94 caps for Italy and represented them at three FIFA World Cups (1974, 1970, & 1966). He also captained the Italian team that successfully achieved a “host and win” campaign in the 1968 UEFA Euros.
Death
He died from pancreatic cancer in 2006.
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F.A.Q. about Giacinto Facchetti
When is his birthday?
Giacinto Facchetti's birthday is on July 18, 1942.
In how many days is his birthday?
Giacinto's birthday is in 84 days
How old was Giacinto when he died?
He was 64 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 4, 2006.
How old would he be today?
Giacinto Facchetti would be 81 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Giacinto from?
He was born in Treviglio, Italy.
What was Giacinto Facchetti's height?
He was 6′ 3″ (1.91m) tall.