Aldo Campatelli

Born in Milan, Campatelli debuted in Serie A at 17 years of age and played for Inter Milan for twelve seasons. In his early years, he played as an offensive winger with an eye for goal; he subsequently moved to midfield and later also played as a defender. At twenty years of age, he had already won a league championship and had been called up to the Italy national team by Pozzo to replace Serantoni in midfield. In 1940 he won his second title with Inter becoming the club's captain and a pillar of the team's midfield, while still maintaining his great striking ability. After taking part in the 1950 World Cup, he went to Bologna where two years later he closed a brilliant career to become a coach.

Managerial career

In 1955, Campatelli managed Inter Milan but was sacked after only 12 games. He returned again briefly as a co-manager with Camillo Achilli. In his last two years at Inter, Campatelli became the mentor of the defender, Enzo Bearzot, who later became the coach of the Italian team that won the 1982 World Cup.

Campatelli played a few internationals for the Italy national team between 1939 and 1950, before being called up to the 1950 World Cup squad. In the game against Sweden, which was his last game for the 'Azzurri', Campatelli wore the number 10 jersey. A defensive midfielder, he was brought in to replace the team's best attacker.

Player

Inter Milan

Serie A: 1937–38, 1939–40 Coppa Italia: 1938–39