 An international in the 1980s, Galli appeared with Italy in two World Cups, and the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship; he was an unused member of the squad that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup and served as Italy's starting goalkeeper at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.Born in Pisa, Galli started his career with his home town's youth side as a midfielder before switching to the role of goalkeeper.He began his professional career with ACF Fiorentina in 1977, where he played for nine Serie A seasons.