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VIERI Christian
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| 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
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| 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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