Fabio Capello
The coach who ended Roma's 18-year wait for the Scudetto.
Fabio Capello is an Italian former midfielder and one of the most successful coaches of his era. He played for Roma from 1967, winning the 1969 Coppa Italia, before later success with Juventus and Milan.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 18 June 1946
- Birthplace
- San Canzian d'Isonzo, Italy
- Height
- 1.77 m / 5 ft 10 in
- Position
- Midfielder
- Total caps
- 341
- Total goals
- 45
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Background
He returned to Roma as coach in May 1999, thirty years after first joining as a player, welcomed by president Franco Sensi as 'a winner'. He signed Walter Samuel to strengthen the defence and Gabriel Batistuta to score the goals.
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