Giovanni Galli

Quick Facts

Full Name	Giovanni Galli
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 29, 1958(1958-04-29)
Age	66
Birthplace	Pisa
Country	Italy
Birth City	Tuscany
Horoscope	Aries

Giovanni Galli Biography

Giovanni Galli is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on April 29, 1958 in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. Giovanni Galli (Italian pronunciation: [dZo’vanni’galli] 29 April in 1958) is an Italian former professional footballer, who was goalkeeper and is currently a politician.

As a player, Galli played in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico under manager Enzo Bearzot. Italy were beaten during the group stage by the eventual semi- finalists France with the leadership of Michel Platini. In the course of the tournament, during Italy’s draw with the eventual winners Argentina at the end of their 2nd match of the group on June 5, Galli drew criticism in the media for his goalkeeping in Maradona’s equaliser. After the match Galli was not invited to Italy. In all, Galli obtained 19 caps for Italy.

Galli retired in 1996 at the age of 38 after a brief stint with A.S. Lucchese- Libertas of Serie B.

Galli was the father of Niccolò Galli, a promising young footballer who died in a road accident on 9 February 2001, aged only 17. He is married to Anna, and also has two daughters, Camilla and Carolina.

Galli participated in Italy’s victory in 1982’s FIFA World Cup expedition, with no participation in any match however, he was used as a back-up to Dino Zoff, alongside Bordon. Similar events had occurred during the UEFA Euro 1980 tournament, which Italy was fourth in their home country and reached the semi- final. Galli was made his first national team appearance in a friendly game against Greece on October 5, 1983. The match ended with the victory of 3-0 for Italy.

Giovanni Galli Net Worth

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

In Pisa, Galli started his career with his hometown’s youth team as a midfielder, before moving to the position of goalkeeper. His professional career began at ACF Fiorentina in 1977, which he played for 9 Serie A seasons. In 1986-87, he signed with A.C. Milan, a league club. A.C. Milan, being the first choice for three of his four seasons. He established him as being one of the country’s finest goalkeepers. He won the Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana during his first season. He also took part with the club in its double-header European Cup conquests, in 1989 and 1990. He also getting consecutive European Supercups, in both 1989 and in 1990, as well as winning the Intercontinental Cups in 1989. He also made it to in the semi-finals of 1989-1990’s Coppa Italia with Milan. In his final season at the club, he frequently alternated and was often in competition to be a starter with his backup Andrea Pazzagli, whom manager Arrigo Sacchi frequently fielded in matches in the league as Galli was a regular in European games.

A player who was a professional international during the 1980s, Galli appeared with Italy in two World Cups, and the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship; Galli was not part of the team which took home at the 1982 FIFA World Cup and served as Italy’s first goalie during in 1986’s FIFA World Cup.

In the 1990 summer, following Milan’s signing of Sebastiano Rossi, 32-year-old Galli left, going on to represent S.S.C. Napoli and appearing in an average of 33 league games during his three-year spell, starting by winning the Italian Supercup, 5–1 against Juventus. In 1993, he played as the starting keeper for Torino Calcio for a single season, reaching the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, and the quarter-finals of the Cup Winners’ Cup, despite a disappointing mid-table finish. He finished his stint in the top division at the end of the 1994–95 season, after being named backup goalkeeper behind Luca Bucci at AC Parma, who won the UEFA Cup that season, and reached the Coppa Italia final, also placing third in Serie A.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Giovanni Galli height Not available right now. Giovanni weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Giovanni Galli Dating?

According to our records, Giovanni Galli is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Giovanni Galli’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Giovanni Galli. You may help us to build the dating records for Giovanni Galli!

Facts & Trivia

Giovanni Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Giovanni Galli celebrates birthday on April 29 of every year.