Roberto Paci
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto Paci | ||
| Date of birth | July 18, 1964[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bologna, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1982 | Parma | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1983 | US Alessandria | 0 | (0) |
| 1983–1984 | Parma | 0 | (0) |
| 1983–1984 | Lucchese | 0 | (0) |
| 1984–1985 | Asti | 0 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | Parma | 0 | (0) |
| 1986–1987 | Ancona | 0 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Prato | 0 | (0) |
| 1988–2000 | Lucchese | 294 | (109) |
| 1995 | Reggiana | 10 | (3) |
| 2000–2001 | Viterbese | 13 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Roberto Paci (born 18 July 1964) is an Italian former footballer who played as a centre-forward. He has scored over 100 goals for Lucchese and made over 300 appearances in his career.[2] He is regarded as one of Lucchese's greatest players of all time.[3][4]
On 24 August 1983, Paci made his debut for Parma in the Coppa Italia at the age of 19. He made his first appearance for Lucchese on 2 September 1990.
He scored the first goal in his career for Lucchese in the Serie B game against Reggiana on 16 September 1990.
On 13 November 1994, at the age of 30, Paci scored the first hat-trick of his career, for Lucchese scoring two penalties in a 5-1 win against Como.
In March 1998, he scored his 100th goal in the Serie B, and made his 250th appearance one month later. On 9 January 2000, Paci made his 300th appearance for Lucchese against Siena.
At the age of 38, he retired from football. He later started a restaurant in Porto Cervo.[5][6]
Playing style
Paci was right-footed. He was known for his shooting and acrobatic skills in the penalty box.[7]