Alberto Orzan (Italian pronunciation: [alˈbɛrto ˈɔrdzan]; 24 July 1931 – 9 August 2022)[1] was an Italian footballer who played as a defender. He represented the Italy national team four times, the first time being on 11 November 1956, the occasion of a 1955–60 Central European International Cup match against Switzerland in a 1–1 away draw.[2] He was the last surviving player from the 1956–57 European Cup final.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 24 July 1931 | ||
Place of birth | San Lorenzo Isontino, Italy | ||
Date of death | 9 August 2022 | (aged 91)||
Place of death | Florence, Italy | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1953–1954 | Udinese | 13 | (0) |
1954–1963 | Fiorentina | 192 | (3) |
Total | 205 | (3) | |
International career | |||
1956–1957 | Italy | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Honours
editFiorentina
References
edit- ^ Lutto, è scomparso l’ex difensore Alberto Orzan (in Italian)
- ^ "Orzan, Alberto" (in Italian). FIGC. 5 August 2020.