Fernando Viola (born 14 March 1951 in Torrazza Piemonte; died 5 February 2001 in Rome in a road accident driving his scooter[1]) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Fernando Viola
Fernando Viola in 1974.
Personal information
Date of birth (1951-03-14)14 March 1951
Place of birth Torrazza Piemonte, Italy
Date of death 5 February 2001(2001-02-05) (aged 49)
Place of death Rome, Italy
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1975 Juventus 21 (1)
1972–1973Mantova (loan) 36 (2)
1975–1976 Cagliari 28 (3)
1976–1977 Lazio 19 (2)
1977–1978 Bologna 18 (1)
1978–1982 Lazio 102 (10)
1982–1984 Genoa 41 (1)
1984–1985 Barletta 32 (3)
1985–1986 ASC Subiaco
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Viola began playing professional football with Juventus, where he would make his Serie A debut against Bologna on 12 March 1972.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tragico incidente: muore Viola Era il «nobile» piemontese di una Lazio povera ma amata
  2. ^ Almanacco illustrato del calico 1979. Panini. 1979. p. 68.