Franco Causio

Franco Causio

Personal information
Full name	Franco Causio
Date of birth	February 1, 1949 (1949-02-01)
Place of birth	Lecce, Italy
Playing position	Left Winger
Club information
Current club	Retired
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1964–1965	Lecce	3	(0)
1965–1966	Sambenedettese	13	(0)
1966–1968	Juventus	1	(0)
1968–1969	Reggina	30	(5)
1969–1970	Palermo	22	(3)
1970–1981	Juventus	304	(49)
1981–1984	Udinese	83	(11)
1984–1985	Inter	24	(0)
1985–1986	Lecce	26	(3)
1986–1988	Triestina	64	(5)
1964–1988	Total	570	(76)
National team
1972–1983	Italy	63	(6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Franco Causio (born on February 1, 1949) is an Italian, World Cup winning former footballer who played for Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s.

Biography

Causio was born in Lecce (Puglia), and moved to Juventus when he was 17.

After some years on loan in Serie B (playing in Reggina and Palermo), he returned to Juventus in during 1970. For 11 years he wore number 7 for Juventus, and played with players such as Roberto Bettega, Marco Tardelli, Dino Zoff, Gaetano Scirea and Antonio Cabrini, winning 6 scudettos and a UEFA cup.

In 1981 he moved to Udinese where he played for 3 years, teaming up with Brazilian national team player Zico. Then he played in his city football team, Lecce, in its debut in Serie A (1985/86). Subsequently he signed for Inter. He finished his career playing for Serie B team Triestina at the age of 39.

He made his debut with Italian national football team on April 29, 1972 (Italy-Belgium). He was in the Italian squad at the WC 1974, WC 1978 and WC 1982, which was won by Italy.

His nickname was "The Baron", because of his stylish moves on the pitch and his well-educated and fair attitude in life.