Full name Ivano Bordon 1970–1983 Internazionale Weight 78 kg Years Team Height 1.83 m | Playing position Role Goalkeeper Name Ivano Bordon Position Goalkeeper | |
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Date of birth (1951-04-13) 13 April 1951 (age 64) Similar People Gianpiero Marini, Gabriele Oriali, Alessandro Altobelli, Lido Vieri, Mauro Bellugi | ||
13 aprile 1951 nasce ivano bordon almanacchi azzurri
Ivano Bordon (born 13 April 1951 in Venice) is an Italian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During his career he was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Italy, and had a successful career playing for several Italian clubs. At international level, he mainly served as a back-up to Dino Zoff, and was a member of the Italy national football team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup, also taking part at the 1978 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1980.
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- 13 aprile 1951 nasce ivano bordon almanacchi azzurri
- Ivano bordon
- Club career
- International career
- Style of play
- Club
- International
- References
After retiring, he became a notable and successful goalkeeping coach with Juventus and the Italian national football team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, under manager Marcello Lippi.
Ivano bordon
Club career
Bordon was born in Marghera, Venice. During his Serie A career (from 1970 to 1989) he played for Inter (1970–83); he initially served as a back-up to Lido Vieri, but later won a place as the team's starting goalkeeper, winning two Serie A titles in 1971 and 1980, as well as two Coppa Italia titles; he also reached the 1972 European Cup final with Inter, where they were defeated by Cruyff's Ajax side. He later played for Sampdoria (1983–86), where he won another Coppa Italia in 1985. He also played for Sanremese (1986–87) and Brescia (1987–89) before retiring.
International career
At international level, Bordon received 21 caps for the Italy national football team between 1978 and 1984, and he participated in three major tournaments with Italy as Dino Zoff's backup. He represented Italy at the 1978 FIFA World Cup (where Italy reached the semi-finals finishing in fourth place), Euro 1980 (where Italy reached the semi-finals finishing in fourth place once again), and he was also a member of Italy's 1982 World Cup winning squad.
Style of play
Regarded as one of the best Italian goalkeepers of his generation, Bordon was a traditional and introverted goalkeeper, known in particular for his composure, correct behaviour, positioning, and ability to organise his defence, as well as his ability to pull off athletic and acrobatic saves. Although he initially struggled when coming off his line to claim crosses, he later improved in this element of the game.