Gianfranco Bozzao facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 August 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Venice, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 24 May 2019 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Ferrara, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1954–1956 | Fiorentina | 0 | (0) |
| 1956–1957 | Salernitana | 6 | (0) |
| 1957–1958 | Arezzo | 29 | (0) |
| 1958–1961 | SPAL | 70 | (0) |
| 1961–1962 | Juventus | 7 | (0) |
| 1962–1968 | SPAL | 158 | (1) |
| 1968–1969 | Piacenza | 28 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gianfranco Bozzao (born August 3, 1936 – died May 24, 2019) was an Italian footballer. He was known for playing as a defender. Gianfranco Bozzao played for several famous Italian football clubs during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Gianfranco Bozzao: A Football Journey
Gianfranco Bozzao was born in Venice, Italy. He began his professional football career in the mid-1950s. He quickly became known for his skills as a defender.
Playing for Top Teams
Bozzao played for many different teams throughout his career. His first club was Fiorentina. After that, he played for Salernitana and Arezzo.
He spent a significant part of his career with SPAL. He played for them from 1958 to 1961. He then had a short but important time playing for Juventus, one of Italy's biggest clubs.
Returning to SPAL
After playing for Juventus, Bozzao returned to SPAL. He played there for six more years, from 1962 to 1968. This was the longest period he spent with any club. He was a key player for them during these years.
Later Career and Retirement
Towards the end of his career, Gianfranco Bozzao played for Piacenza. He retired from professional football after the 1968–1969 season. He passed away in Ferrara, Italy, in 2019, at the age of 82.
