Silvio Piola

Soccer Player

Birthday September 29, 1913

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Oct 4, 1996 (83)

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About

Italian striker who scored two goals in the 1938 FIFA World Cup Final, leading Team Italy to victory.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with the Italian team Pro Vercelli in 1929.

Trivia

His 290 goals in Italy's Serie A stood as a record for over 50 years after his career ended.

Family Life

He was raised as an only child in Robbio, Italy.

Associated With

He played on the Italian national team alongside forward Giuseppe Meazza.