Vialli Gianluca - playing coach and football expert

Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that after football players hang their boots on a nail, they usually choose one of two options for continuing their sporting life: career coach or television expert. To say exactly which path the vast majority of players choose is difficult, since both the out-and-out and ex-players are roughly the same number. Not everyone can become a successful coach, and many stop working with teams from the lower divisions or occupy other positions in the systems of different clubs, for example, the assistant coach, the physical training coach , the manager, etc. The media personality in the field of sports television also It turns out to be far from everyone, because talking or even commenting on football - this is not the same thing as playing it. Of course, someone ties up with the sport and goes into business, someone continues to play for amateur clubs, and some even start to live for their own pleasure in the millions earned for the playing career. But still, the absolute majority decides to remain in the epicenter of the events of big football.

Getting to know Vialli

Most players prefer to deal with the end of the player's career by something one. But world football knows an example, allowing you to say with confidence that you can combine everything perfectly. Have you heard of a football player named Vialli? Gianluca, whose biography is rich in outstanding events, is exactly the guy that will be discussed next.

Most likely, this person is hardly familiar with modern youth. And meanwhile the aphorism "Talented man is talented in everything" is 100% of him. He managed to win many titles as a football player, to bring the team to several serious victories as a coach, and now he also works, very successfully, on sports television. In addition, Gianluca Vialli, whose personal life is full of unexpected and even crazy acts, managed to lead a rather active out-of-football life.

How does he manage it?

It's simple. If you want something very much, constantly strive to achieve your goal, yet still have a remarkable talent, then, of course, everything will turn out. And Vialli Gianluca is one of those few people who achieve success everywhere, for whatever they take. 15 titles over 16 years of play at a serious level as a player, 5 titles for 3 seasons as a coach (by the way, playing), the glory of a brilliant football expert and commentator - is not it fantastic?

Sampdoria

The small town of Cremona, which is in the north of Italy, has never been particularly famous for its outstanding football achievements. There is only one professional club here, and it's called "Cremonese". Among the players who spoke for him and who can be considered really famous, you can note Prandelli, Lombardo, Favalli and, in fact, Vialli. Gianluca began his career in this club, he made the first steps in the big football.

After playing the season in the C1 series and then two seasons in the B series, Vialli was spotted by Sampdoria scouts, with whom he caused a rustle not only in Italy but throughout Europe. With "Sampdoria" Gianluca won Serie A, took the Cup of Italy three times, became the owner of the Cup Winners' Cup (in the modern manner - the Europa League), and also reached the European Cup final (now it is the Champions League). Vialli played at the position of the central striker, so the results of the team often depended on how he realizes his moments. It turned out he had it pretty well. The best player of the Italian Cup of the 1988/1989 season, the best scorer of the Cup Winners' Cup of the season of 1989/1990 (by the way, he beat 19 goals in this cup tournament, which is the highest figure in the history of the tournament), the best scorer of the Italian Championship of the 1990 season / 1991 years.

Juventus

Before the season of 1992/1993, "Sampdoria", to the greatest regret of the fans, said goodbye to Vialli. Gianluca accepted a new challenge - the Turin "Juventus". And he did it for good reason. Having won the Championship, the Cup and the Super Cup of Italy, the UEFA Cup and the Champions League, Vialli became one of the best players in the world in the last decade of the 20th century. World Soccer magazine even recognized the Italian striker as the best football player of the world in 1995. That's just a pity that this award has nothing to do with the "Golden Ball". In any case, Vialli was able to write his name in the history of Italian football, and in golden letters.

Chelsea

In 1996, Vialli moved to London's Chelsea. Here the first reincarnation of the striker began. After playing a couple of years and showing not the most productive game, an experienced Italian received an offer to replace at the helm of Ruud Gullit, who, due to unsatisfactory results, was dismissed. It would seem nothing supernatural. But the fact is that now the football player appeared before the football world in a new role: Gianluca Vialli - playing coach!

This is rarely found in modern football. Interestingly, the predecessor of the Italian was also a playing coach. But honestly, he could not play or train. Vialli conquered everyone with his versatility. In his last season as a player Gianluca for 20 matches, he beat 10 goals. But the age-striker was already 35. At the same time, his success as a coach amazes: 3rd place in the Championship of England (for the first time for the club in the last 30 years), wins in the FA Cup, the English League Cup, the Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. How did he manage everything and everything? Perhaps the answer is one: he is a genius. But with the arrival of Roman Abramovich, he was not needed, after which he trained for one season "Watford" and unexpectedly quickly completed his career as a coach.

Expert and commentator

Was such a person left without work? Of course not. It's not about Vialli. Gianluca found a new craft for himself - a football expert. At first everything turned out not very, and his speech was a little bit chained and monotonous, and the vocabulary did not please the motley. But the Italian, as it turned out, was an excellent talent of the analyst, who allowed him to improve and gradually become one of the best in his profession, at least on the Apennine peninsula.

Later, he not only analyzed, but also commented on the Championship of Italy and the Champions League. Here is a station wagon Vialli. Gianluca, whose photos have always been quite inconspicuous, during his time on television he learned to pose on camera. Just look how this guy is brutal!