Carlo Annovazzi
Carlo Annovazzi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarlo annoˈvattsi]; 24 May 1925 – 10 October 1980) was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder. He was usually deployed as a right-sided, central, or defensive midfielder, although he was also capable of playing in defence. A large and physically imposing player, despite his deeper playing role, he was known for his eye for goal as a footballer, and was also an accurate penalty kick taker; during his time with A.C. Milan, he successfully converted all eight of the spot kicks he took.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 24 May 1925 | ||
Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
Date of death | 10 October 1980 55) | (aged||
Place of death | Milan, Italy | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1945–1953 | A.C. Milan | 281 | (53) |
1953–1958 | Atalanta | 129 | (18) |
1958–1959 | Anconitana | 21 | (3) |
1959–1960 | Pro Patria | 2 | (0) |
1960–1961 | Città di Castello | 1 | (0) |
National team | |||
1947–1952 | Italy | 17 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Throughout his club career, Annovazzi played for A.C. Milan, Atalanta, Anconitana, Pro Patria and Città di Castello. He made his Serie A debut with Milan in a 1–1 away draw against Modena on 16 December 1945. He was a member of the Milan side that won the 1950–51 Serie A title, after a 44-year title drought, as well as the Coppa Latina; he contributed to the team's title success by scoring 17 goals throughout the season, 16 of which came in Serie A, and one in the Coppa Latina.[1][2][3]
International career
At international level, Annovazzi also represented the Italian national side at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.[1] He made his international debut in a 3–1 home win over Czechoslovakia on 14 December 1947.[3] In total, he made 17 appearances for Italy between 1947 and 1952, during a time in which most of the team was composed of players from the legendary Grande Torino side of the 40s,[2][4] and was Italy's captain between 1951 and 1952.[5]
External links
- Carlo Annovazzi – FIFA competition record
References
- "Carlo Annovazzi" (in Italian). magliarossonera.it. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "A.C. Milan Hall of Fame: Carlo Annovazzi". A.C. Milan. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- "Annovazzi, Carlo" (in Italian). EnciclopediaDelCalcio.it. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Annovazzi, Carlo" (in Italian). FIGC.it. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Capitani" [Captains]. FIGC.it (in Italian). FIGC. Retrieved 2 May 2016.