Paolo Conti


Paolo Conti is a former Italian football goalkeeper.

Club career

Throughout his club career, Conti played for 9 seasons in the Italian Serie A for A.S. Roma, U.C. Sampdoria, and ACF Fiorentina, winning a Coppa Italia with Roma in 1980.

International career

At international level, Conti played for the Italy national football team, and was a member of the 1978 FIFA World Cup squad which finished in fourth place, under manager Enzo Bearzot, serving as a back-up to Dino Zoff; in total he made seven appearances for Italy between 1977 and 1979.

Style of play

Regarded as one of the greatest and most experienced Italian goalkeepers of his generation, Conti was known for his composure, shot-stopping ability and consistency, as well as his ability to rush off his line or come out and claim crosses.

Honours

Club

;Roma
;Bari