Giorgio Puia (; 8 March 1938) is an Italian football

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and former player who played as a defender.

Club career

During his club career, Puia played for

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, U.S. Triestina Calcio,

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and

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International career

Puia earned 7 caps for the

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between 1962 and 1970, and was included in the

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for the 1970 FIFA World Cup, although his only World Cup appearances came in the 1970 qualifying tournament; Italy reached the

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of the competition, only to lose out to

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4–1. He made his international debut on 11 November 1962 against

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, whilst his final appearance came on 10 May 1970 against

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.List of Italy appearances at FIGC

Honours

Club

;Torino *

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(2): 1967–68, 1970–71

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Puia, Giorgio 1938 births Living people Italian men's footballers Italy men's international footballers 1970 FIFA World Cup players Serie A players Serie B players US Triestina Calcio 1918 players LR Vicenza players Torino FC players Men's association football defenders ASD Biellese 1902 managers AS Pro Gorizia players Sportspeople from Gorizia Footballers from Friuli Venezia Giulia