Paolo Rossi is an Italian soccer star who is best known for his performance in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he scored six goals and won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. He also won the Ballon d'Or that year, becoming the first Italian to win the award. Rossi was a prolific striker during his career, scoring over 200 goals in Serie A and winning two Scudetti with Juventus. He retired from professional soccer in 1987 and is now considered one of the greatest Italian players of all time.