Paolo Rossi date of birth:
September 23, 1956
How old is Paolo Rossi?
68
Where was Paolo Rossi born?
Prato, Italy
How tall is Paolo Rossi?
5' 9½" (177 cm)
Paolo Rossi body shape:
Athletic
What color is Paolo Rossi's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Paolo Rossi's ethnicity?
White
What is Paolo Rossi nationality?
Italian
What is Paolo Rossi's occupation?
Football Player
Paolo Rossi claim to fame:
Team, Milan
Short Biography
Paolo Rossi (born 23 September 1956) is an Italian former footballer, who played as a forward. In 1982, he led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer, and the Golden Ball for the player of the tournament. Rossi is one of only three players to have won all three awards at a World Cup, along with Garrincha in 1962, and Mario Kempes in 1978. Rossi was also awarded the 1982 Ballon d'Or as the European Footballer of the Year for his performances. Along with Roberto Baggio and Christian Vieri, he is Italy's top scorer in World Cup history, with 9 goals in total.