Paolo Conti (; born 1 April 1950) is a former

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Club career

Throughout his club career, Conti played for 9 seasons (193 games) in the Italian

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for A.S. Roma (1973–80),

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(1981–83), and

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(1984–88), winning a

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with Roma in 1980.

International career

At international level, Conti played for the

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, and was a member of the

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squad which finished in fourth place, under manager Enzo Bearzot, serving as a back-up to Dino Zoff; in total he made seven appearances for Italy between 1977 and 1979.

Style of play

Regarded as one of the greatest and most experienced Italian goalkeepers of his generation, Conti was known for his composure, shot-stopping ability and consistency, as well as his ability to rush off his line or come out and claim crosses.

Honours

Club

; Roma *

: 1979–80 ;

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: 1983–84

References

External links

Career summary by playerhistory.com
* 1950 births Living people Footballers from the Province of Rimini Italian men's footballers Italy men's under-21 international footballers Italy men's international footballers 1978 FIFA World Cup players Men's association football goalkeepers Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players ASD Riccione 1929 players Modena FC 2018 players SS Arezzo players AS Roma players Hellas Verona FC players UC Sampdoria players SSC Bari players ACF Fiorentina players People from Riccione 20th-century Italian sportsmen {{italy-footy-goalkeeper-stub