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Pierino Prati: Biography, Facts and Career

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Pierino Prati (Italian pronunciation: [pjeˈriːno ˈpraːti]; 13 December 1946 – 22 June 2020) was an Italian footballer who played mainly as a forward. He began his career with Salernitana, and later played for several other Italian clubs, including a successful spell with AC Milan, with whom he won several titles. As of 2026, he is the last person to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final, having done so in 1969 against Ajax. At international level, Prati represented Italy on 14 occasions between 1968 and 1974, scoring seven goals; he was a member of the teams that won UEFA Euro 1968 on home soil, and which reached the 1970 FIFA World Cup final. He also had a brief spell with Rochester Lancers in the NASL in 1979.

Quick facts about Pierino Prati

  • Full name: Pierino Prati
  • Born: 1946-12-13
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q515815

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Who is Pierino Prati?

Pierino Prati (Italian pronunciation: [pjeˈriːno ˈpraːti]; 13 December 1946 – 22 June 2020) was an Italian footballer who played mainly as a forward.

What nationality is Pierino Prati?

Pierino Prati is Italy.

When was Pierino Prati born?

Pierino Prati was born on 1946-12-13.

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