Riccardo Ferri

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Riccardo Ferri (born August 20, 1963) is an Italian former footballer, centre-back.

Ferri was born in Crema, and debuted in Serie A with FC Internazionale in October 1981. Soon a titular defender, he became a mainstay of the team, playing for Internazionale for a total of 13 seasons.

He won the Scudetto in 1988-1989, and a UEFA Cup in 1991. In 1994 he went to Sampdoria together with teammate Walter Zenga, retiring two seasons later.

He received 45 caps for Italy football national team, debuting in 1986. He played in Euro 1988 and the 1990 World Cup. He also competed for Italy at the 1984 Summer Olympics.^[1]

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v • d • e Italy squad – UEFA Euro 1988 semi-finalists 1 Zenga • 2 Baresi • 3 Bergomi • 4 Cravero • 5 Ferrara • 6 Ferri • 7 Francini • 8 Maldini • 9 Ancelotti • 10 De Agostini • 11 De Napoli • 12 Tacconi • 13 Fusi • 14 Giannini • 15 Romano • 16 Altobelli • 17 Donadoni • 18 Mancini • 19 Rizzitelli • 20 Vialli • Coach: Vicini

v • d • e Italy squad – 1990 FIFA World Cup Third Place 1 Zenga • 2 Baresi • 3 Bergomi • 4 De Agostini • 5 Ferrara • 6 Ferri • 7 Maldini • 8 Vierchowod • 9 Ancelotti • 10 Berti • 11 De Napoli • 12 Tacconi • 13 Giannini • 14 Marocchi • 15 Baggio • 16 Carnevale • 17 Donadoni • 18 Mancini • 19 Schillaci • 20 Serena • 21 Vialli • 22 Pagliuca • Coach: Vicini