Roberto Cravero

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRoberto•Cravero
Used nameRoberto•Cravero
Born3 January 1964 in Venaria Reale, Torino (ITA)
Measurements178 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsTorino FC, Torino (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Between 1981-98, sweeper Roberto Cravero spent most of his career with Torino, apart from a two year loan spell at Cesena in the mid-1980s, and between 1992-95, when he played for Lazio. Cravero was captain of Torino for many years and his only domestic success came in 1990 when he led them to the Serie B title. He finished second in Serie A in 1995, during his spell at Lazio.

At international level, Cravero never played for the full Italian team, but did win 12 under-21 caps, and also played in 12 Olympic matches, including two at the 1988 Olympics. After a poor second game against Zambia at Seoul, he was relegated to the bench and, following criticism of coach Francesco Rocca, Cravero’s Olympic career came to an end.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Football (Football) ITA Roberto Cravero
Football, Men (Olympic) Italy 4