Pietro Vierchowod: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pietro Vierchowod (Ukrainian: П’єтро Верховод, romanized: P'etro Verkhovod, born 6 April 1959) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and a manager. He represented the Italy national side during his career and was in the Italian squad that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian centre-backs of all-time, and one of the best of his generation, during his playing career he was nicknamed lo Zar ("the Tsar") because of his pace, defensive ability, physicality, tenacious playing style, and Ukrainian descent; he was the son of a Ukrainian Red Army soldier from Starobilsk.
Quick facts about Pietro Vierchowod
- Full name: Pietro Vierchowod
- Born: 1959-04-06
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q351990
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Who is Pietro Vierchowod?
Pietro Vierchowod (Ukrainian: П’єтро Верховод, romanized: P'etro Verkhovod, born 6 April 1959) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and a manager.
What nationality is Pietro Vierchowod?
Pietro Vierchowod is Italy.
When was Pietro Vierchowod born?
Pietro Vierchowod was born on 1959-04-06.
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