Francesco Rizzo facts for kids
![]() Rizzo with Bologna in 1970
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francesco Rizzo | ||
Date of birth | 30 May 1943 | ||
Place of birth | Italy | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1960-1961 1961 1962 1962-1968 1968-1970 1970-1972 1972-1974 1974 1974-1979 |
Cosenza Milan Alessandria Cagliari Fiorentina Bologna Catanzaro Cesena Genoa |
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National team | |||
1966 | Italy | ||
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Francesco Rizzo was born on 30 May, 1943. He is a former Italian football player. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Rizzo also had the honor of playing for Italy's national team.
Playing for Clubs
Francesco Rizzo started his football journey in 1960. His first club was Cosenza. He then moved to bigger clubs like Milan and Alessandria early in his career.
Time at Cagliari
From 1962 to 1968, Rizzo played for Cagliari. This was a significant period for him. He helped Cagliari move up from Serie B to Serie A, which is Italy's top football league. During his time there, he scored 25 goals in 160 matches.
Moving to Top Teams
After Cagliari, Rizzo joined Fiorentina in 1968. He played for them for two seasons. Then, from 1970 to 1972, he played for Bologna. Both Fiorentina and Bologna are well-known clubs in Italian football.
Later Career
Rizzo continued his career with Catanzaro from 1972 to 1974. He briefly played for Cesena before joining Genoa in 1974. He stayed with Genoa until he retired in 1979. Over his entire club career, Francesco Rizzo played in 462 matches and scored 71 goals.
Playing for Italy
Francesco Rizzo also represented his country. He played for the Italian national team in 1966. He played in 2 international matches and scored 2 goals for Italy.