Moreno Torricelli

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Moreno Torricelli (born 23 January 1970 in Erba) is a former Italian football defender.

Torricelli was originally a factory worker who played football on a part-time basis for U.S. Caratese, an amateur team. In July 1992, Caratese played against Serie A giants Juventus F.C. in a pre-season friendly. Torricelli's performance in this match impressed then-Juventus coach, Giovanni Trapattoni so much, that he was purchased by for a few million lira shortly afterwards.

Torricelli made his debut in Serie A on 13 September 1992 in a 4-1 win for Juventus against Atalanta. He quickly became a permanent starter in his first season and went on to play in the UEFA Cup-winning side that beat Borussia Dortmund in 1993. A player with a lot of heart and determination, he was able to command all the roles in the Juventus defence but his favorite role was at right-back.

In 1998, Torricelli left Juventus to join Fiorentina where he played for another four seasons. He moved to Spain's RCD Espanyol in January 2003 after Fiorentina's relegation and financial troubles led to them releasing nearly all their players. He retired in 2005 after a final season with A.C. Arezzo.

At international level, Torricelli won 10 caps for the Italian national football team, and was a member of the Italian squad for Euro 96 and the 1998 World Cup.

[edit] Honours

Club

• Serie A: 1995, 1997, 1998
• Coppa Italia: 1995
• Italian Super Cup: 1995, 1997
• UEFA Champions League: 1996
• UEFA Cup: 1993
• European Super Cup: 1996
• Intercontinental Cup: 1996

[edit] External links

• Torricelli in Juventus strip

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v • d • e Italy squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup 1 Toldo • 2 Bergomi • 3 P. Maldini • 4 Cannavaro • 5 Costacurta • 6 Nesta • 7 Pessotto • 8 Torricelli • 9 Albertini • 10 Del Piero • 11 D. Baggio • 12 Pagliuca • 13 Cois • 14 Di Biagio • 15 Di Livio • 16 Di Matteo • 17 Moriero • 18 R. Baggio • 19 Inzaghi • 20 Chiesa • 21 Vieri • 22 Buffon • Coach: C. Maldini