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Dino Zoff (born 1942) is an Italian former goalkeeper who played for Mantova, Napoli, and Juventus over a career spanning more than two decades. He holds the record for the longest consecutive unbeaten streak in international football, having gone 1,142 minutes without conceding a goal for Italy between 1972 and 1974. Zoff captained the Italian national team to victory at the 1982 FIFA World Cup at the age of 40, making him the oldest player to serve as a winning captain in a World Cup final.
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Dino Zoff ranks #10 of 168 in the Footballer ranking, behind Aitana Bonmatí, ahead of Luis Suárez.
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What is Dino Zoff's unbeaten streak record?
Dino Zoff holds the record for the longest consecutive unbeaten streak in international football, going 1,142 minutes without conceding a goal for Italy between 1972 and 1974. This remarkable record has stood for decades and is considered one of the great goalkeeping achievements.
What clubs did Dino Zoff play for?
Dino Zoff played for Mantova, Napoli, and Juventus over a career spanning more than two decades. His most successful years were at Juventus, where he won six Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup.
When did Dino Zoff win the World Cup?
Dino Zoff won the 1982 FIFA World Cup as captain of Italy at the age of 40, making him the oldest goalkeeper to win the tournament. His leadership and shot-stopping were crucial to Italy's triumph over West Germany in the final.
How old was Dino Zoff when he won the World Cup?
Dino Zoff was 40 years old when he captained Italy to victory at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. His age made his performances all the more remarkable, and he remains the oldest captain ever to lift the World Cup trophy.
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