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VIERI Christian

Age: 24 - Born 12.07.73
Height: 1m85
Weight: 82kg
Position: Forward
Club: Atletico Madrid (Spain)
International Debut: 29.03.97 ITA:MOL 3:0

Son of a former Torino midfield player, brought up in Australia, Returned to Italy and joined Prato (Serie C) aged 15, Joined his father's old club Torino (90/93) but played only seven matches in three seasons
Moved to Pisa (92/93), Ravenna (93/94), Venezia (94/95) and Atalanta (95/96) before returning to Turin with Juventus
Was a UEFA Champions League Cup runner-up with Juventus in 97 against Borussia Dortmund
Transferred surprisingly last summer to Atletico Madrid of Spain for 16million dollars
Scored the vital goal in Italy's key World Cup qualifying play-off against Russia
Classic centre forward, mobile, an excellent header and also makes many chances for his teammates


Career Facts
Selections: 13
As Of: 03.07.98
Goals: 7
As Of: 27.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Blocks: 1
Fouls Suffered: 11
Fouls: 9
Goals: 5
Offside: 14
Overtime PK Goals: 1
Overtime PK Attempts: 1
Shots: 17
Shots on Goal: 12


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