Manlio Scopigno
Italian association football player and manager
About Manlio Scopigno
Lived 1925 – 1993 (aged 67). Manlio Scopigno was an Italian association football player and association football coach.
Manlio Scopigno (20 November 1925 – 25 September 1993) was an Italian professional football player and coach. Known as "il Filosofo" (the Philosopher), he is best known for coaching Cagliari to win their only Serie A title in 1970.
Playing career Born in Paularo, in the province of Udine, he moved to Rieti at a young age.
In 1951, he joined Napoli. After scoring his first Serie A goal against Como, Scopigno suffered a knee injury in 1951; this ultimately ended his career, as he only played a few more games for Napoli and Catanzaro. He helped Cagliari win their first Serie A title in the 1969–70 season.
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Who was Manlio Scopigno?
Italian association football player and manager (1925-1993)
When was Manlio Scopigno born?
Manlio Scopigno was born on 20 November 1925 in Paularo.
When did Manlio Scopigno die?
Manlio Scopigno died on 25 September 1993 in Rieti.
What was Manlio Scopigno's occupation?
Manlio Scopigno was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Manlio Scopigno?
Manlio Scopigno was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manlio Scopigno. https://biography.guide/manlio-scopigno/
MLA: "Manlio Scopigno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manlio-scopigno/.
Chicago: "Manlio Scopigno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manlio-scopigno/.
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