 By the time he turned 11, he had scored 45 goals and provided 20 assists in 26 matches, also scoring six goals in one match.His talent was recognised by scout Antonio Mora, and he was acquired by the Vicenza youth team at age 13 for £300 (500,000 Lit).After scoring 110 goals in 120 matches, Baggio began his professional career with the Vicenza senior side in 1983, at age 15.