Angelo Piccaluga facts for kids
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| Full name | Angelo Piccaluga | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1906 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Vercelli, Italy | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | 7 March 1993 (aged 86) | ||||||||||||
| Place of death | San Desiderio di Calliano, Italy | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1923–1927 | Pro Vercelli | 48 | (11) | ||||||||||
| 1927–1934 | Modena | 194 | (46) | ||||||||||
| 1934–1937 | Palermo | 50 | (9) | ||||||||||
| 1937–1938 | Biellese | 25 | (7) | ||||||||||
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| 1929 | Italy | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||
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| 1943–1944 | Casale | ||||||||||||
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Angelo Piccaluga was an Italian football player. He was born on October 4, 1906, and passed away on March 7, 1993. He played as a forward, which means he was a player who mainly tried to score goals.
Piccaluga played for several famous Italian clubs. These included Pro Vercelli, Modena F.C., and U.S. Palermo. He also played for the Italian national team. He was part of the team that won the 1927–30 Central European International Cup.
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Angelo Piccaluga's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Angelo Piccaluga began his professional football journey in 1923. He started playing for Pro Vercelli. He stayed with this team until 1927. During his time there, he played in 48 matches. He also scored 11 goals for the club.
Playing for Modena
In 1927, Piccaluga moved to Modena F.C.. This was where he spent the longest part of his career. He played for Modena for seven years, until 1934. He appeared in 194 games for Modena. He scored 46 goals during his time with the team.
Later Club Years
After leaving Modena, Piccaluga joined U.S. Palermo in 1934. He played for Palermo for three seasons, until 1937. He played 50 matches and scored 9 goals for the club. His final club was A.S. Biellese 1902. He played 25 games for Biellese in the 1937–1938 season, scoring 7 goals.
Playing for Italy
Angelo Piccaluga also had the honor of playing for his country. He played two matches for the Italian national team in 1929. He was part of the team that competed in the Central European International Cup. This was a competition for national football teams in Central Europe. Italy won the 1927–30 tournament. This was a big achievement for the team and for Piccaluga.
What He Achieved
International Success
Angelo Piccaluga's biggest achievement was with the Italian national team. He helped Italy win the 1927–30 Central European International Cup. Winning this cup was a major success for Italian football. It showed his skill and contribution to the team.
