Gianluca Vialli

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gianluca Vialli
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 9, 1964(1964-07-09)
Age	60
Birthplace	Cremona
Country	Italy
Birth City	Lombardy
Horoscope	Cancer

Gianluca Vialli Biography

Gianluca Vialli is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on July 9, 1964 in Cremona, Lombardy, Italy. Former manager and soccer player who played for the Italian national team from 1985 until 1992. He was the winner of his share of the UEFA Super Cup and Football League Cup along with being Manager of Chelsea FC.

He was the manager of He managed Gianfranco Zola at Chelsea. at Chelsea.

Vialli’s career started in 1980 when he signed for local club Cremonese in Serie C1, winning promotion to Serie B. After scoring ten goals for the club in the 1983–84 Serie B season, he was transferred to Sampdoria.

Vialli started his club career at Cremonese in 1980 in his native Italy where he made 105 league appearances scoring 23 goals. His performances impressed Sampdoria who signed him in 1984. During which time he scored 85 league goals, won 3 Italian cups, the Serie A and the European Cup Winners Cup. Vialli transferred to Juventus for a World record £12.5 million in 1992. During this time he won the Italian Cup, the Serie A, Italian Supercup, UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup. In 1996 Vialli joined Chelsea and became Chelsea player manager the following season. In England he won the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup Winners Cup and UEFA Super Cup. He is one of nine footballers to have won the three main European club competitions, and the only forward to have done so; he is also the only player in European footballing history to have both winner’s and runner’s up medals in all three main European club competitions, including two winners medals for the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.

He has two children who are Cathryn White-Cooper.

Gianluca Vialli Net Worth

Gianluca Vialli is one of the richest Soccer Player from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gianluca Vialli 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career by playing with Pizzighettone in 1973. He then joined Cremonese in 1978.

He was the first player throughout European history to be awarded the first place and second medals at the three biggest European tournaments.

Gianluca Vialli (Italian pronunciation: [dʒanˈluːka viˈalli] ; born 9 July 1964) is an Italian former football manager and player who played as a striker. Since retiring, he has gone into management, punditry and worked previously as a commentator for Sky Sport Italia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gianluca Vialli height 5 ft 11 in Gianluca weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gianluca Vialli Dating?

According to our records, Gianluca Vialli married to Cathryn White- Cooper. As of December 1, 2023, Gianluca Vialli’s is not dating anyone.

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With the 1990 FIFA World Cup being held on home soil, Vialli named part of the squad and he was expected to make a huge impact for the hosts. However, after failing to score in the first match against Austria, despite setting up the winning goal via a cross, Vialli missed a penalty against the United States in the next match, hitting the lower near post with keeper Tony Meola diving the other way. He was subsequently dropped from the team in favour of Roberto Baggio and Salvatore Schillaci, who had scored the winning goal against Austria after appearing as a substitute. Vialli returned to the team for the semi-final against Argentina and played a role in Italy’s opening goal after his shot on goal was blocked by Argentina keeper Goycochea and the rebound fell to Schillaci. He was substituted in the second half as Italy were eliminated on penalties, eventually finishing the tournament in third place. Because Italy assigned jersey numbers alphabetically to players for the World Cup (beginning with defenders, then midfielders, and finally attackers) Vialli wore the number 21 during the World Cup. Overall, he finished the tournament with 2 assists, which were both provided for the golden boot winner Schilacci.

Facts & Trivia

Gianluca Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Gianluca Vialli celebrates birthday on July 9 of every year.

Vialli made his last appearance for the Azzurri in December 1992, due to his strained relationship with coach Arrigo Sacchi bringing his international career to a premature end, despite his club success during the 1990s. It is rumored that Vialli played a prank on Sacchi, which was the reason for his dropping from the national team.

What does Vialli do now?

He is currently part of the Italy national football team non-playing staff as a delegation chief. Vialli started his club career at Cremonese in 1980 in his native Italy where he made 105 league appearances scoring 23 goals.

Is Vialli on Italy coaching staff?

The 57-year-old was a striker at Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea until his retirement in 1999. He went on to work as coach at Chelsea and Watford, while from November 2019 has been part of his old Sampdoria teammate Roberto Mancini’s staff for the Italy squad , winning UEFA EURO 2020.

Where is Vialli jeans from?

The Vialli brand was born on the artistic streets of Palermo Sicily in October 1994 and up to today they still offer Premium Quality clothing & accessories.

Is Vialli an Italian brand?

1994 Vialli Jeans is a premium Italian brand designed and inspired for individuals with a distinct ambition to prosper and succeed.

Who are the Italian backroom staff?

Giovanni Brignardello and Claudio Donatello will be the fitness coaches, with medical staff made up of Carmine Costabile and Angelo De Carli; physiotherapists Alfonso Casano, Maurizio Fagorzi, Emanuele Randelli, and Fabrizio Scalzi. The osteopath will be Walter Martinelli.