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Mario Varglien

Mario Varglien was an Italian footballer and manager known for his playing career with Juventus, winning five Serie A titles and the 1934 FIFA World Cup with Italy, and later managing Como.

1. Early Life and Personal Background

Mario Varglien was born on December 26, 1905, in Fiume, which was part of Austria-Hungary at the time and is known today as Rijeka, Croatia.

1.1. Family and Early Life

Mario Varglien had a brother, Giovanni Varglien, who was also a professional footballer in Italy. The two brothers played together at Juventus during their careers.

2. Playing Career

Mario Varglien's playing career was primarily defined by his long and successful tenure with Juventus and his involvement with the Italy national football team. He played as a midfielder.

2.1. Club Career

Varglien played club football with Juventus for the majority of his career, establishing himself as a key player in one of the club's most dominant eras. During his time with the Turin-based club, he won five Serie A championships consecutively, from the 1930-31 season to the 1934-35 season. He also contributed to Juventus's victories in the Coppa Italia during the 1937-38 and 1941-42 seasons. From 1938 to 1942, Varglien served as the team's captain, succeeding Luis Monti and later being succeeded by Pietro Rava.

2.2. International Career

At the international level, Varglien represented the Italy national football team. He was an integral part of the squad that famously won the 1934 FIFA World Cup, a significant achievement in Italian football history.

3. Managerial Career

Following his distinguished playing career, Mario Varglien transitioned into football management. His notable achievement as a coach was leading Como to victory in the Serie B championship during the 1948-49 season.

4. Honours

Mario Varglien accumulated numerous titles and awards throughout his playing and managerial careers.

4.1. Player Honours

As a player, Varglien achieved significant success at both the club and international levels.

4.1.1. Club

  • Juventus
    • Serie A: 1930-31, 1931-32, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1934-35
    • Coppa Italia: 1937-38, 1941-42

4.1.2. International

  • Italy
    • FIFA World Cup: 1934

4.2. Managerial Honours

Varglien also secured a notable title during his managerial career.

4.2.1. Club

  • Como
    • Serie B: 1948-49

5. Death

Mario Varglien passed away on August 11, 1978. He died in Florence, located in the Tuscany region of Italy.