Stats originally by Simcav, updated by Interista93

Name: Piero Gardoni




Country: Italy
Club: Atalanta B.C.
Position: *CB, DMF, SWP, SB
Side: RF/BS
Age: 26-31 years (12/02/1934)

Height: 176 cm
Weight: 70 kg


Attack: 61
Defence: 82
Balance: 83
Stamina: 80
Top Speed: 77
Acceleration: 75
Response: 79
Agility: 72
Dribble Accuracy: 71
Dribble Speed: 70
Short Pass Accuracy: 70
Short Pass Speed: 72
Long Pass Accuracy: 73
Long Pass Speed: 80
Shot Accuracy: 60
Shot Power: 84
Shot Technique: 62
Free Kick Accuracy: 56
Curling: 60
Header: 78
Jump: 79
Technique: 73
Aggression: 63
Mentality: 83
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 74

Injury Tolerance: A
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 4
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Standard

CARDS:
P12 - Enforcer
S08 - Slide Tackle

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Sliding

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded


INFO:
Gardoni was a centre-back or centre-half who could also play as sweeper and side-back. He grew up at Atalanta but debuted professionally with Caravaggio, where he played on loan in 1953-54. He then played for Palazzolo and Reggiana, again on loan, between 1954 and 1958. He eventually became an Atalanta player in 1958 and a starter in the team two years later. He made a total of 238 appearances for Atalanta between 1958 and 1967, scoring 1 goal. He was team captain from 1960 to 1964 and in 1966-67, and won the 1962-63 Coppa Italia while filling the captain role. He retired in 1969 following one season with Reggina and one with Pergolettese.
A defender or midfielder, Gardoni was a firm and efficient player who didn't care much of playing a stylish football. His playing style was focused on facing his opponent one-on-one, tackling him even roughly if necessary, and eventually clear the ball away as far as possible. He seemingly suffered against technical players who could get past him with a feint. Nonetheless, Gardoni was always described as an efficient defender, especially close to his own goal. He scored his only goal in a 1964 match against Vicenza, confirming the emphasis on his defensive game.

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