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Roberto Baggio: the case for the GOAT

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    Roberto Baggio: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · Italy · Born 18 February 1967, Caldogno, Italy · Career 1982–2004

    Creative second striker known as the 'Divine Ponytail', famous for his dribbling and free kicks. Played for Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan, Bologna, Inter and Brescia.

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    Why Roberto Baggio could be the GOAT

    Baggio was Italian football's artist in its most defensive era. He carried Italy to the 1994 World Cup final almost alone, and scored over 200 Serie A goals for a string of different clubs.

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    Roberto Baggio is #29 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 0–2 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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