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My Take
As a football fan, Gianni Rivera is a name that makes me sit up. Italy's "Golden Boy," a Ballon d'Or winner who spent his prime orchestrating play for AC Milan, he embodies the elegant, cerebral midfielder I find endlessly compelling. What fascinates me most is his second act as a politician, proving the intelligence behind his passing extended off the pitch. Rising from his hometown club Alessandria to global stardom is the stuff of legend. To me, Rivera symbolizes a romantic, craftsman-like era of Italian football I wish I'd seen live.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gianni Rivera
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャンニ・リベラ
- Reading
- じゃんに・りべら
- Born
- August 18, 1943 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Alessandria, Province of Alessandria, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Ballon d'Or
- 2011 UEFA President's Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gianni Rivera born?
Born August 18, 1943 (age 82).
Where is Gianni Rivera from?
Gianni Rivera is from Alessandria, Province of Alessandria, Italy.
What does Gianni Rivera do?
Gianni Rivera works as association football player, politician.
How tall is Gianni Rivera?
Gianni Rivera is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.