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Dino Zoff
40-year-old World Cup captain. 1,142 mins without conceding. 1968 Euro. Oldest WC-winning captain ever.
Dino Zoff captained Italy to the 1982 World Cup title at 40 years old, making him the oldest World Cup-winning captain in history—a feat 10 years older than the average captain's age at that tournament. With six Serie A titles at Juventus and a 1968 European Championship, Zoff maintained a 60% clean-sheet rate over 20 seasons, built on composure, command, and distribution that defined Italian goalkeeping. Zoff's longevity and consistency make him a benchmark for durability, even when compared to the more acrobatic Gordon Banks.
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