The world of football is crying Mario Zurlini, former coach and historic defender of the Napoli, a shirt he wore for over ten years of his career between the 60s and 70s. He would have turned 81 on March 17.
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Farewell to Zurlini: ten seasons at Napoli between the 60s and 70s
Zurlini He started his career in Serie B Parma, his hometown.
In 1964 his transfer to the Napoli, with which he obtained the promotion in Serie A.The debut in the top division will come in November 1966.
The Parma native will establish himself in the libero role in tandem with Dino Panzanato for over five years, almost reaching the quota 200 attendance with the blue shirt seasoned with 2 goalsOn the field, the Neapolitans will conquer two third places in the championship.
Football career cut short by accident
In 1974 the episode that changed his career: a accident returning from a away from home a Cesena which compromised his career at the highest levels.
From here only two more years as a footballer, at Materain Serie C.Then the beginning of his experience as a coach.
He coached many Campania teams during his career as a coach: between 1975 and 2000, there are Savoy, Turris, Grumese, Cavese, Sporting Benevento, Juve Stabia, Terzigno e Casertana.
Article published on 16 February 2023 - 16:05
