Fulvio Collovati

Fulvio Collovati (born May 9, 1957) is an Italian former footballer, who played as defender. He was a stopper (centre-back) and also played for Italy at international level, winning the 1982 FIFA World Cup. As a player, he was regarded as one of Italy's best defenders during the 1970s and 1980s. An elegant player, he was gifted with good technique, as well as excellent anticipation, marking ability, and aerial prowess; because of his many defensive attributes, he was considered Roberto Rosato's heir at Milan.