Giovanni Varglien
Italian footballer and manager
About Giovanni Varglien
Lived 1911 – 1990 (aged 79). Giovanni Varglien was an Italian association football player and association football coach.
Giovanni Varglien (; 16 May 1911 – 16 October 1990), also known as Varglien II, was an Italian football manager and player from Fiume who played as a midfielder.
Club career Varglien played the majority of his club football for Juventus in Italy, also playing one season with his hometown club Fiumana, as well as Palermo.
International career Varglien represented the Italy national football team on three occasions between 1936 and 1937.
Personal life Giovanni's older brother Mario Varglien, also played for Juventus at the same time and was a World Cup winner with Italy.
Honours Juventus Serie A: 1930–31, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35 Coppa Italia: 1937–38, 1941–42
Palermo Serie B: 1947–48
Individual Juventus FC Hall of Fame: 2025
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Who was Giovanni Varglien?
Italian footballer and manager (1911-1990)
When was Giovanni Varglien born?
Giovanni Varglien was born on 16 May 1911 in Rijeka.
When did Giovanni Varglien die?
Giovanni Varglien died on 16 October 1990 in Trieste.
What was Giovanni Varglien's occupation?
Giovanni Varglien was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Giovanni Varglien?
Giovanni Varglien was Italian.
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