Atlético legend · 1997–1998

Christian Vieri

Italy · Centre forward

One season, 24 league goals in 24 games and the Pichichi: the Italian striker who lit up the Calderón in 1997–98.

League games: 24
League goals: 24
Caps for Italy: 49

The story of Christian Vieri

Christian Vieri joined Atlético from Juventus in 1997, a powerful Italian centre-forward who had just won Serie A. His stay lasted only one season, but few strikers have made a bigger impression in red and white.

A goal a game

Vieri scored 24 goals in 24 league games in 1997–98 and won the Pichichi trophy as La Liga's top scorer, despite missing part of the season through injury. He combined power, pace and a ferocious left foot, and scored some spectacular goals, including from very tight angles.

Legacy

In 1998 he moved to Lazio and later to Inter, where he became one of Europe's most expensive players. For supporters at the Calderón his single season remains a legend in itself: a goal for every game he played.

Career

Years	Club	Games	Goals
1991–1992	Torino	7	1
1992–1993	Pisa	18	2
1993–1994	Ravenna	32	12
1994–1995	Venezia	29	11
1995–1996	Atalanta	21	9
1996–1997	Juventus	23	8
1997–1998	Atlético Madrid	24	24
1998–1999	Lazio	22	12
1999–2005	Inter Milan	143	103
2005–2006	AC Milan	8	1
2006	Monaco	7	3
2006	Sampdoria	0	0
2006–2007	Atalanta	7	2
2007–2008	Fiorentina	26	6
2008–2009	Atalanta	9	2
1997–2005	Italy (national team)	49	23

League games and goals for each club; Atlético rows are highlighted.

Quick answers

How many games did Christian Vieri play for Atlético Madrid?

Christian Vieri played 24 league games for Atlético de Madrid and scored 24 league goals (1997–1998).

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