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My Take
Eraldo Pecci is exactly the kind of football lifer I admire. A midfielder turned coach who later reinvented himself as a writer and pundit, he embodies the idea that the players who think hardest on the pitch often have the most interesting things to say off it. At 172 cm he was never an imposing physical presence, which tells me his game was built on reading space and timing rather than power. Born in 1955 near Rimini, he represents a generation of thoughtful Italian footballers. I find his second act, swapping the boots for the pen, genuinely compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eraldo Pecci
- Name (Japanese)
- エラルド・ペッチ
- Reading
- えらるど・ぺっち
- Born
- April 12, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- San Giovanni in Marignano, Province of Rimini, Italy
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eraldo Pecci born?
Born April 12, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Eraldo Pecci from?
Eraldo Pecci is from San Giovanni in Marignano, Province of Rimini, Italy.
What does Eraldo Pecci do?
Eraldo Pecci works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Eraldo Pecci?
Eraldo Pecci is 172 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.