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ItalijaThe Opportunistic Predator: He maintained an elite shot-to-goal conversion rate of 28% during the 1982 World Cup, one of the highest ever recorded for a Golden Boot winner.
The Movement Efficiency: He was statistically ranked as the best "Shadow Striker" in Italy, averaging over 15 blind-side runs per match to destabilize zonal marking systems.
Elite Progressive Carrying: While not a power runner, he excelled in "Inside-Box Carrying," with a 90% success rate in maintaining possession under heavy physical pressure in the final 16 meters.
High-Value Chance Creation: He remains one of the few players to record a hat-trick against Brazil (1982), a statistical feat that effectively dismantled the tournament favorites single-handedly.
The Big Game Player: He scored 6 goals in the final three games of the 1982 World Cup (quarter-final, semi-final, and final), proving his output scaled exponentially under maximum pressure.
