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PIZZI

Full Name: Juan Antonio PIZZI
Age: 30 - Born 07.06.68
Height: 1m85
Weight: 84kg
Position: Forward
Club: FC Barcelona (Spain)
International Debut: 30.11.94 ESP:FIN 2:0

Born in Argentina, a naturalised Spaniard since January 9, 94, Made debut in Argentine top division in 87 for Colegio Lasalle v River Plate, Also played in Argentina for Rosario Central (88-90)
Came to Spain with Tenerife under Jorge Valdano (91-93) then moved to Valencia (93-94), Tenerife again (94-96) and Barcelona
Scored 3,000th goal in Valencia's history v Valladolid in 94. This season, won national championship and national Cup
All-time leading scorer for Tenerife (70 goals)
Studied medicine before devoting himself to full-time football
Was sent off in Spain's opening Euro 96 match v Bulgaria


Career Facts
Selections: 22
As Of: 19.06.98
Goals: 8
As Of: 06.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Fouls Suffered: 2
Fouls: 2
Shots: 2
Shots on Goal: 1


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