Francesco Rizzo (footballer)
 Rizzo with Bologna in 1970 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francesco Rizzo | ||
| Date of birth | 30 May 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Rovito, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1959–1960 | Cosenza | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966 | Italy | 2 | (2) |
Francesco Rizzo (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko ˈrittso]; born 30 May 1943) is a retired Italian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career[]
Born in Rovito, in the province of Cosenza, Rizzo began playing football with Cosenza. After spells with Milan and Alessandria, he joined Cagliari where he would make his Serie A debut against Fiorentina on 29 November 1964.[1]
During his club career he played for Cosenza Calcio 1914, U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912, Cagliari Calcio, A.C. Fiorentina, Bologna F.C. 1909, F.C. Catanzaro, A.C. Cesena and Genoa C.F.C..
International career[]
At international level, Rizzo earned 2 caps and scored 2 goals for the Italy national football team in 1966,[2] and was part of the Italian squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
References[]
- ^ Almanacco illustrato del calico 1979. Panini. 1979. p. 59.
- ^ Italy International Matches 1960-1969
External links[]
- (in Italian) Profile at enciclopediadelcalcio.it
- (in Italian) Profile at FIGC
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