Giorgio Rognoni (26 October 1946 in Modena, Italy on 20 March 1986 in Pistoia from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 26 October 1946 | ||
Place of birth | Modena, Italy | ||
Date of death | 20 March 1986 | (aged 39)||
Place of death | Pistoia, Italy | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Modena | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1964–1967 | Modena | 45 | (8) |
1967–1971 | Milan | 54 | (3) |
1971–1974 | Foggia | 94 | (14) |
1974–1978 | Cesena | 119 | (10) |
1978–1983 | Pistoiese | 136 | (11) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editBorn in Modena, Rognoni began playing football with local side Modena. In 1967, he signed with Milan, where he would make his Serie A debut against Mantova on 11 February 1968.[1] He played for 9 seasons (193 games, 13 goals) in the Serie A for A.C. Milan, U.S. Foggia, A.C. Cesena and A.C. Pistoiese.
Honours
edit- Milan
- Serie A champion: 1967–68.
- European Cup winner: 1968–69.
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup winner: 1967–68.
- Intercontinental Cup winner: 1969.
References
edit- ^ Almanacco illustrato del calico 1979. Panini. 1979. p. 60.