Luigi Riva
Luigi Riva (born November 7, 1944; deed Januar 22, 2024), best kent as Gigi Riva or bi his nickname Rombo di Tuono (Roar o Thunder), wis an Italian fitbawer, the aw-time leadin scorer for the Italian naitional team. Considered ane o the best forwards o his generation, Riva enjoyed a remarkable scorin record for Cagliari thanks tae his composur in front o goal, fearsome left fit an aerial ability.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date o birth | 7 November 1944 | ||
| Place o birth | Leggiuno, Italy | ||
| Date o daith | 22 Januar 2024 (aged 79) | ||
| Playin poseetion | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1962 | Legnano | 22 | (5) |
| 1962–1976 | Cagliari | 315 | (164) |
| Total | 337 | (169) | |
| Naitional team | |||
| 1965–1974 | Italy | 42 | (35) |
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* Senior club appearances an goals coontit for the domestic league anerly | |||