Here we show you some facts that you might not know about Gianluca Vialli
Gianluca Vialli said goodbye to this world on 6th January 2022. He will always be remembered through generations as one of the greatest players to have ever graced the football field.
For those who don’t know about him, Vialli was an Italian football player and manager who played as a striker. As a manager, he achieved various milestones that made him a legendary icon.
Vialli has been a key part of almost every team he has been involved with. Here we will show you some of the craziest facts about the Italian legend that you might not know.
5 Facts About Gianluca Vialli
1. Sampdoria’s First League Title
Sampdoria has won the Serie A title once in their history, and that once was with Vialli in their team. He was the top scorer of the 1990-91 Serie A season, leading the club to their first-ever Scudetto.
2. Juventus’ Key Figure
Vialli was the last Juventus captain to lift the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy. He was a key figure for the Bianconneri in their UCL winning campaign.
3. Chelsea’s Legend
Before The Roman Abramovich era, there was Vialli at Chelsea. He joined the club as a player but then became a player-manager for them. He won five trophies with Chelsea as their manager. and was the first manager to win Chelsea a European trophy.
4. Italy’s Unsung Hero
Vialli is the first and probably the only player-manager to win a European trophy. He played an important role behind the scenes in Italy’s 2020 Euro winning campaign.
