Filippo Galli

Italian football manager and player

Filippo Galli - Italian football manager and player
Born

May 19th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Played as a central defender for A.C. Milan from 1986 to 1998. Contributed to the team's successes during the late 1980s and early 1990s, including three Serie A titles and two Champions League titles. Transitioned to a coaching role post-retirement, focusing on the development of young players within the A.C. Milan youth system.

Won three Serie A titles with A.C. Milan

Secured two UEFA Champions League titles

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