Fabio Cudicini Football player

Fabio Cudicini (born October 20, 1935) is an Italian former professional football (soccer) goalkeeper, who played from 1955 to 1973. With his 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) he was one of the tallest goalkeepers of his time. He is also regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, and as one of Italy's best ever goalkeepers.Born in Trieste, Cudicini frequently wore all-black goalkeeping attire, earning him the nickname Il Ragno Nero ('The Black Spider'), also due to his agility, reactions, and shot-stopping ability, as well as his tall and slender build and long limbs. Cudicini is mostly remembered for his highly successful and dominant stint with A.C. Milan, and he is one of the most celebrated goalkeepers in the club's history, helping them win the 1969 European Cup Final in particular.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 20, 1935
Birth place
Italy , Trieste
Height (meters)1.91

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