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Silvio Piola was born on September 29, 1913 in Robbio, Province of Pavia, Italy and was credited as an association football player and association football coach. Silvio Piola died on October 4, 1996, aged 83. Awards on record include Vercellese of the Year (1986). The listed height was 178 cm.
My Take
As a football fan, I cannot overlook Silvio Piola. He is genuinely one of the great strikers in Italian history, a record-setter whose name still surfaces whenever the country's all-time scorers are debated. I love that he came from tiny Robbio in the Province of Pavia and rose to represent the nation, a 178-centimeter striker who simply knew how to find the net. That he later turned to coaching shows a man who gave his whole life to the game. To me, players like Piola laid the foundation that today's stars unknowingly run on, and that earns lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Silvio Piola
- Name (Japanese)
- シルヴィオ・ピオラ
- Reading
- しるゔぃお・ぴおら
- Born
- September 29, 1913 – October 4, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Robbio, Province of Pavia, Italy
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1986 Vercellese of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Silvio Piola born?
Born September 29, 1913.
When did Silvio Piola die?
Died October 4, 1996, aged 83.
Where was Silvio Piola from?
Silvio Piola was from Robbio, Province of Pavia, Italy.
What did Silvio Piola do?
Silvio Piola worked as association football player, association football coach.
How tall was Silvio Piola?
Silvio Piola was 178 cm.
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