Carlo Muraro (born 1 June 1955 in Gazzo) is a retired

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who played as a

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Style of play

A versatile

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, with an eye for goal, Muraro was capable of playing both as a

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and as a left winger. His main characteristics were his exceptional pace, as well as his work-rate,

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skills, agility, and ability to time his runs, which made him a dangerous attacking threat on counter-attacks. He was also a powerful and accurate striker of the ball with either foot, and was known for his precise

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, and ability in the air, courtesy of his elevation, timing, and heading accuracy. Beyond his skills as a player, he was also known for his intelligence both when attacking and defending, his ability to read the game, and his tendency to be decisive away from home. Due to his playing style and role on the pitch with

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, he was given the nickname "The White

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Honours

;Inter *

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: 1979–80 *

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: 1977–78

External links

Inter Profile

References

1955 births Living people Italian men's footballers Serie A players Serie B players Inter Milan players SSD Varese Calcio players Udinese Calcio players Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC players SS Arezzo players US Pistoiese 1921 players Calcio Lecco 1912 managers Men's association football midfielders Italian football managers Footballers from the Province of Padua {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1950s-stub