Vittore Gottardi
- December 18, 2015
- 74 years
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Vittore Gottardi, 74, Swiss footballer.
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|Vittore Gottardi (24 September 1941 – 18 December 2015) was a Swiss footballer who played as a winger or forward. He represented the Switzerland in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Gottardi played for FC Lugano, Bellinzona, Lausanne and Rapid Lugano. He won the Swiss Cup with Lausanne in 1964 and with Lugano in 1968, but was on the losing side in the 1969 Cup final with Bellinzona.
International career
Gottardi made his debut for Switzerland in a July 1966 FIFA World Cup match against Spain and earned a total of four caps. His final international was a January 1967 friendly match against Mexico.
Honours
Lausanne-Sport
- Swiss Cup: 1964
Lugano
- Swiss Cup: 1968
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Vittore Gottardi born?
- A.24 January 1967
- B.1 July 1966
- C.18 December 2015
- D.24 September 1941correct
Vittore Gottardi was born on 24 September 1941.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What position did Vittore Gottardi primarily play during his football career?
- A.Midfielder or sweeper
- B.Fullback or striker
- C.Winger or forwardcorrect
- D.Goalkeeper or defender
Vittore Gottardi was a Swiss footballer who played as a winger or forward.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which international tournament did Vittore Gottardi participate in for Switzerland?
- A.1962 FIFA World Cup
- B.1968 European Championship
- C.1970 FIFA World Cup
- D.1966 FIFA World Cupcorrect
Vittore Gottardi represented Switzerland in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Which club did Vittore Gottardi win the Swiss Cup with in 1964?
- A.Rapid Lugano
- B.FC Lugano
- C.Lausannecorrect
- D.Bellinzona
Vittore Gottardi won the Swiss Cup with Lausanne in 1964.
Source: club career section
5.In which year did Vittore Gottardi win the Swiss Cup while playing for FC Lugano?
- A.1966
- B.1968correct
- C.1964
- D.1969
Vittore Gottardi won the Swiss Cup with Lugano in 1968.
Source: club career section
6.Against which national team did Vittore Gottardi make his international debut?
- A.Mexico
- B.Italy
- C.Spaincorrect
- D.Germany
Vittore Gottardi made his debut for Switzerland in a match against Spain in July 1966.
Source: international career section
7.How many total caps did Vittore Gottardi earn for the Swiss national team?
- A.Two
- B.Eight
- C.Fourcorrect
- D.Six
Vittore Gottardi earned a total of four caps for Switzerland.
Source: international career section
8.In which year did Vittore Gottardi play in a losing Swiss Cup final with Bellinzona?
- A.1967
- B.1968
- C.1969correct
- D.1964
Vittore Gottardi was on the losing side in the 1969 Swiss Cup final while playing for Bellinzona.
Source: club career section
9.When did Vittore Gottardi play his final international match for Switzerland?
- A.January 1967correct
- B.September 1967
- C.July 1966
- D.December 1969
Vittore Gottardi's final international match was a friendly against Mexico in January 1967.
Source: international career section
10.On what date did Vittore Gottardi pass away?
- A.24 September 1941
- B.18 December 2015correct
- C.24 December 2015
- D.1 January 2016
Vittore Gottardi died on 18 December 2015.
Source: biographical introduction
11.What was the age of Vittore Gottardi at the time of his death?
- A.74correct
- B.70
- C.72
- D.76
Vittore Gottardi was 74 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical introduction
12.What type of match was Vittore Gottardi's final international game?
- A.Friendly matchcorrect
- B.Qualifying match
- C.World Cup match
- D.Cup final
Vittore Gottardi's final international appearance was a friendly match against Mexico.
Source: international career section
13.Against which opponent did Vittore Gottardi play his last international game?
- A.France
- B.Italy
- C.Mexicocorrect
- D.Spain
The final international match for Vittore Gottardi was against Mexico.
Source: international career section
14.In which city is one of Vittore Gottardi's former clubs located?
- A.Zurich
- B.Luganocorrect
- C.Basel
- D.Geneva
Vittore Gottardi played for FC Lugano and Rapid Lugano, which are based in Lugano.
Source: club career section
15.What was the outcome of the 1969 Swiss Cup final for Vittore Gottardi?
- A.He was on the losing sidecorrect
- B.He won the title
- C.He scored a hat trick
- D.The match was canceled
Vittore Gottardi was on the losing side in the 1969 Cup final while playing for Bellinzona.
Source: club career section
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