Silvio Piola

Silvio Piola (29 September 1913 – 4 October 1996) was a former Italian football player. He was born in Robbio (Lombardy). Piola won the 1938 FIFA World Cup with Italy, scoring two goals in the final. He is the current Serie A top scorer of all time.

Silvio Piola

Personal information
Full name	Silvio Giovacchino Piola
Date of birth	(1913-09-29)29 September 1913
Place of birth	Robbio, Italy
Date of death	4 October 1996(1996-10-04) (aged 83)
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Striker (retired)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1929-1934 1934-1943 1943-1945 1945-1947 1947-1954	Pro Vercelli Lazio Torino Juventus Novara
National team
1935-1952	Italy
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only