Arno Bertogna

Arno Bertogna (born 9 April 1959 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian former association football player.

Arno Bertogna
Personal information
Full name Arno Bertogna
Date of birth (1959-04-09) 9 April 1959
Place of birth Perth, Western Australia
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1977 Perth Azzurri ? (?)
1978 Perth Azzurri ? (?)
1978–1979 Sheffield United ? (?)
1979–1981 Newcastle KB United ? (?)
1982–1983 Wollongong Wolves ? (?)
1983–1989 A.P.I.A. Leichhardt 132 (9)
National team‡
1979–1980 Australia 4 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 July 2011

Playing career

Club career

Bertogna began his senior career with Azzurri in the WA State League, winning the league and cup in his first year.[1]

After two seasons with Azzurri he was given the opportunity of a trial at German first division side Eintracht Frankfurt, but found no further consideration there. After a stint back at Azzurri he left again for a trial with Sheffield United.[1]

On his return to Australia he was signed to Newcastle KB United. He later joined Wollongong City before finally settling at APIA. Playing with APIA he made 132 appearances in the National Soccer League over six seasons. In 1988 at the age of 29 he stepped away from the professional game.[1][2]

International career

Bertogna made his full international debut for Australia against Chinese Taipei in Taipei in November 1979. Playing three further matches for the Socceroos, he played his last game against Greece in Athens in November 1980.[3]

He also played nine times in Socceroos B internationals.[1][2]

Honours

Club
Azzurri
  • WA State League First Division Championship: 1976
  • WA State League Top Four Cup: 1976

Country
Australia national association football team
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References
  1. "Arno Bertogna". footballwa.net. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  2. "Bertogna, Arno". Australian Player Database. OzFootball. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  3. The Australian National Men’s Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia.


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