Franco Causio Football player

Franco Causio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfraŋko ˈkauzjo]; born 1 February 1949 in Lecce) is an Italian, World Cup winning former footballer who played for Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s. Regarded as one of the top Italian players of his generation, Causio was usually deployed as a wide midfielder or as a left winger. He was gifted with excellent technical ability and creativity, and was an accurate crosser. In addition to his ball control and dribbling skills, he was also a fast and hardworking player, who possessed notable stamina, which enabled him to continually run up and down the flank. Throughout his career, he was give the nickname "The Baron", because of his stylish moves on the pitch, as well as his well-educated upbringing, and his fair attitude in life.

Personal facts

Franco Causio
Birth dateFebruary 01, 1949
Birth place
Italy , Lecce
Height (meters)1.7

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Football player

position
Midfielder
teams
Inter Milan
Juventus F.C.
U.S. Città di Palermo
Reggina Calcio
U.S. Sambenedettese 1923
Udinese Calcio
Italy national football team
Unione Triestina 2012 S.S.D.
U.S. Lecce

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