Ardico Magnini facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ardico Magnini | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Pistoia, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 3 July 2020 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Pistoia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Pistoiese | 78 | (13) |
| 1950–1958 | Fiorentina | 225 | (6) |
| 1958–1960 | Genoa | 26 | (2) |
| 1960–1961 | Prato | 21 | (0) |
| Total | 350 | (21) | |
| International career | |||
| 1953–1957 | Italy | 20 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ardico Magnini was a famous Italian football player. He was born on October 21, 1928, and passed away on July 3, 2020. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
Ardico Magnini's Club Career
Ardico Magnini was a key player for Fiorentina. He played alongside Sergio Cervato as a strong defender. They helped their team win the Italian championship in 1956. This was a very big achievement for the club.
After this major win, Magnini played two more seasons for Fiorentina. Later, he moved to play for Genoa. He finished his football career playing for Prato in Italy's Serie B league.
Playing for Italy
Ardico Magnini also played for the Italian national team. The team is often called the 'Azzurri'. He was one of the players who helped rebuild the team in the 1950s. This was a challenging time for Italian football.
Magnini played in the 1954 World Cup for Italy. He made two appearances in that big tournament. Overall, he played 20 games for the national team between 1953 and 1957.
See also
In Spanish: Ardico Magnini para niños
