GIUSEPPE SIGNORI

'Giuseppe "Beppe" Signori' (born February 17, 1968 in Alzano Lombardo) is an Italian football (soccer) striker, one of the top scorers in Serie A history. He was a fast, left footed striker who was prolific goalscorer. During the early part of his career he was used as a left winger where his accurate crossing and pace were put to good use.
On the club level, Signori played for Leffe (1984-86), Piacenza (1986-87 and 1988-89), Trento (1987-88), Foggia (1989-92), Lazio (1992-97), Sampdoria (1998), and Bologna (1998-2004). He then had a short experience in Greece, in 2004, with Iraklis Thessaloniki. On October 2005 he signed a one-year contract with Hungarian team MFC Sopron.
Signori led Seria A in goals three times, in 1993, 1994, and 1996 (the last title shared with Igor Protti). Overall, he scored 188 goals in Italy's top division, good for seventh all-time (as of 2005).
Signori wasn't able fully to translate his success to the national level. He played for the Italian national team only 28 times, scoring seven goals. The only major tournament Signori played in was the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he did not score.
Signori was also known for his unique style of taking penalty kicks. He would stand next to the ball (without taking any impulse) and shoot.
In recent times Signori has been mentioned with A-League teams Adelaide United and Perth Glory as he has revealed: "I am training on my own. There may be the possibility of playing in Australia for four or five months, before I decide to retire."

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★ Beppe Signori Fan Site

★ Tribal Football