Career
Regarded as one of the top Italian players of his generation, Causio was usually deployed as a wide midfielder or as a left winger. He was gifted with excellent technical ability and creativity, and was an accurate crosser. In addition to his ball control and dribbling skills, he was also a fast and hardworking player, who possessed notable stamina, which enabled him to continually run up and down the flank.
Regarded as one of "s greatest wingers, throughout his career, he was give the nickname "The Baron", because of his stylish moves on the pitch, as well as his well-educated upbringing, and his fair attitude in life.
Causio was born in Lecce (Apulia), and moved to when he was 17. Club After some years on loan in Serie B (playing in Reggina and Palermo), he returned to in during 1970.
Foreign 11 years he wore the number jersey 7 for, and played alongside notable players such as Roberto Bettega, Roberto Boninsegna, Pietro Anastasi, Claudio Gentile, Marco Tardelli, Dino Zoff, Gaetano Scirea and Antonio Cabrini. He also reached the European Cup final with during the 1972-1973 season, as well as the Intercontinental Cup final that same year, narrowly missing out on a treble with the club, following their defeat in the Coppa Italia final that season, despite their Serie A title.
His best finish in the European Cup Winners" Cup was during the 1979-1980 season, when reached the semi-finals of the tournament.
Immediately after winning the Scudetto for the sixth time in his final season with, he moved to Udinese in 1981, where he played for 3 years, teaming up with Brazilian national team star player Zico. Following his time at Udinese, he played in his local town"s football team, Lecce, in its debut in Serie A (1985-1986). Subsequently he signed for Inter.
He finished his career playing for Serie B team Triestina at the age of 39.
International Cuasio made his debut with Italian national football team on April 29, 1972 in a 0-0 draw against Belgium, in a 1972 European qualifying match. He was in the Italian squad at the 1974 World Cup, and at the 1978 World Cup, where the Italians finished in fourth place after reaching the semi-final.
He also represented at the 1980 European Championship on home soil, where they once again finished in fourth place after a semi-final finish. Club International.