Antonio Colomban facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 February 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Fasana d'Istria, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 2020 (aged 88) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1946–1951 | Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951–1957 | Messina | ||
| 1957–1960 | Cagliari | 85 | (4) |
| 1960–1963 | Taranto | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1957 | Messina | ||
| 1964–1967 | Messina | ||
| 1967–1969 | Torres | ||
| 1969–1971 | Messina | ||
| 1973–1974 | Olbia | ||
| 1975–1976 | Gallipoli | ||
| 1977–1978 | Vittoria | ||
| 1978–1979 | Igea Virtus | ||
| 1979–1981 | Gela | ||
| 1986 | Catania | ||
| 1991 | Messina | ||
| 1993 | Messina | ||
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Antonio Colomban (born February 5, 1932 – died May 18, 2020) was a well-known Italian football player and coach. He spent many years involved in the sport he loved.
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Playing Football
Antonio Colomban was born in a place called Fasana d'Istria. He started playing football when he was young.
What Position Did He Play?
Antonio played as a midfielder. This means he played in the middle of the field. Midfielders help both with attacking and defending. They are very important for connecting the team's offense and defense.
His Youth and Professional Teams
As a young player, Antonio trained with a famous team, Milan. Later, he played professionally for several teams. These included Messina, Cagliari, and Taranto. He played many games for these clubs.
Coaching Football
After his playing days, Antonio Colomban became a football coach. A coach helps players improve their skills. They also plan strategies for the team to win games.
Teams He Coached
Antonio began his coaching career in 1957. He managed many different teams throughout his career. Some of the teams he coached were Messina, Torres, and Olbia. He also coached Gallipoli, Vittoria, and Igea Virtus. His coaching career continued with Gela and Catania. He retired from coaching in 1993.
