Maurizio Iorio

Maurizio Iorio (born 6 June 1959 in Milan) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a striker.[1] He played for several Italian clubs throughout his career, and during the 1982–83 season, he won the Serie A title with Roma, forming a formidable offensive partnership with the more offensive-minded Roberto Pruzzo.[2] At international level, he represented the Italy national football team at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Maurizio Iorio
Iorio before a beach soccer match in July 2007
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-06-06) 6 June 1959
Place of birth Milan, Italy
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1976 Vigevano 6 (2)
1976–1978 Foggia 21 (7)
1978–1979 Torino 15 (3)
1979–1980 Ascoli 11 (1)
1980–1982 Bari 65 (28)
1982–1985 Roma 41 (6)
1983–1984 → Verona (loan) 25 (14)
1985–1986 Fiorentina 25 (1)
1986–1988 Brescia 39 (9)
1988–1989 Piacenza 20 (5)
1989–1990 Verona 24 (3)
1990–1991 Internazionale 5 (0)
1992–1993 Genoa 23 (1)
Total 320 (80)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Style of play

Considered to be a highly talented player in his youth, Iorio was a diminutive forward, who was highly regarded for his speed, creativity, dribbling skills, and technical ability, which enabled him to get past more physically imposing players. However, he was also known to be inconsistent, due to his poor work-rate and undisciplined lifestyle off the pitch. He often played as a deep-lying forward behind a main centre-forward, due to his ability to provide assists, although he was also known for his eye for goal, and had a tendency to score decisive goals for his teams.[2][3]

Honours

Roma[2]

Inter

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References
  1. Profile at LegaSerieA.it
  2. "Roma 1982/83: Cuore Giallorosso" (in Italian). Storie di Calcio. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  3. "Vierchowod uomo in più, Nappy jolly" (in Italian). La Stampa. 10 May 1983. p. 20. Retrieved 22 September 2018.


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