Despite his supporting role in midfield, he also possessed good technique and creativity, as well as an eye for goal, which also saw him participate in his teams attacking moves.

[2][3][4] Lodetti also represented the Italy national side at the 1966 World Cup in England, where they were eliminated in the first round.

He was also a member of the Italy national squad at the UEFA Euro 1968 victorious campaign on home soil.

Although he was set to participate in the 1970 World Cup, in which Italy reached the final, he was dropped at the last minute due to an injury to Anastasi, which led manager Ferruccio Valcareggi to call up Roberto Boninsegna and Pierino Prati in his place.

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