Giancarlo Pasinato (born 20 September 1956 in

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) is an Italian professional

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coach and a former player, who played as a

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Style of play

Although he was initially often deployed in the

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of the pitch as a

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, and even wore the number four shirt, which was associated with this particular midfield position at the time, Pasinato was also capable of playing in a free role out wide, essentially acting as a

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, a position in which he eventually made a name for himself due to his speed and stamina, which enabled him to cover the flank effectively by making forward attacking runs from behind, and then dropping back to cover defensively. He was also a capable

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provider, courtesy of his crossing ability and good feet, which along with his pace and strength, enabled him to get past defenders frequently and deliver balls into the area, despite not being the most gifted dribbler. A tall and physically powerful player, he was given the nickname "Carro Armato" ("Tank," in Italian) throughout his career. He also stood out for his tactical intelligence and tenacity on the pitch.

Honours

;Inter *

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: 1979–80 *

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: 1981–82

External links

Inter Profile

References

1956 births Living people Italian men's footballers Serie A players Serie B players AS Cittadella players Treviso FBC 1993 players Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC players Inter Milan players AC Milan players Italian football managers Men's association football midfielders People from Cittadella Footballers from Veneto {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1950s-stub