Francesco Rizzo (footballer)
Francesco Rizzo (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko ˈrittso]; born 30 May 1943) is a retired Italian footballer who played as a midfielder.
 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) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1959–1960 | Cosenza | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966 | Italy | 2 | (2) |
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.
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References
- Almanacco illustrato del calico 1979. Panini. 1979. p. 59.
- Italy International Matches 1960-1969
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