Marco Tardelli
๐ฅ TrendingMarco Tardelli is one of the most recognized Italian Association football coachs of the Baby Boomer generation.
Italian footballer
"Marco Tardelli's defining career moment came in the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany." โ About Marco Tardelli
| Metric | Marco Tardelli | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 71 | 56 | +15 yrs |
| Height | 178cm (5'10") | 174cm | +4cm |
| Career length | 53 yrs | ~35 yrs | +18 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Marco Tardelli
Did you know that Marco Tardelli is one of only five Italian players to have won all three major UEFA club competitions (European Cup, Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Cup) with Juventus?
- He was nicknamed "Schizzo" (Splash/Dash) by his teammates for his energetic and relentless style of play on the field.
- After retiring as a player, Tardelli began his coaching career with the Italian national U-16 team in 1988.
- He spent a season playing in Switzerland for FC St. Gallen before fully retiring from professional football in 1988.
- Tardelli scored a crucial goal against Argentina in the second group stage of the 1982 World Cup, not just the final.
- He worked as an assistant coach for the Republic of Ireland national team under Giovanni Trapattoni from 2008 to 2013.
Marco Tardelli's defining career moment came in the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany. After scoring Italy's second goal, his iconic, emotional, screaming celebration became one of the most enduring images in World Cup history, symbolizing pure joy and national pride. This goal ultimately helped secure Italy's third World Cup title.
Tardelli's "scream" celebration has transcended football, becoming a universally recognized symbol of unbridled passion and triumph in sport. He is remembered as a tenacious midfielder and a national hero whose iconic moment encapsulated the spirit of a World Cup-winning team.