Gigi Riva
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Gigi Riva was a midfielder from Italy, born on 7 November 1944 in Leggiuno. Clubs included A.C. Legnano and Cagliari Calcio. Gigi Riva won 42 caps for Italy, scoring 35 goals (1965-1974). Gigi Riva died on 22 January 2024, aged 79.
The club career on record runs from 1962 to 1976, across two clubs. The longest of those was 13 years at Cagliari Calcio (1963-1976), where the record shows 315 appearances and 164 goals. Those spells add up to 337 club appearances and 170 goals.
Born
7 November 1944
Died
22 January 2024 (79)
Birthplace
Leggiuno
Country
Italy
Position
Midfielder
Height
180 cm
Club career
- 1962-1963
A.C. Legnano22 apps · 6 goals - 1963-1976
Cagliari Calcio315 apps · 164 goals
International career
- 1965-1974Italy42 caps · 35 goals
