Gianfranco Leoncini facts for kids
Leoncini with Juventus in the 1965–66 season
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Gianfranco Leoncini | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Rome, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 5 April 2019 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Chivasso, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1970 | Juventus | 289 | (21) |
| 1970–1972 | Atalanta | 65 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Mantova | 28 | (0) |
| 1973–1974 | Atalanta | 29 | (0) |
| Total | 411 | (21) | |
| National team | |||
| 1966 | Italy | 2 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1975–1976 | Atalanta | ||
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Gianfranco Leoncini was a famous Italian football player. He was born on September 25, 1939, in Rome, Italy. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both attack and defend for his team.
Leoncini spent most of his career playing for Juventus. He also played for other Italian clubs like Atalanta and Mantova. He was a very successful player, winning several important titles with Juventus. He also played for the Italian national team. Gianfranco Leoncini passed away on April 5, 2019.
Playing for Clubs
Gianfranco Leoncini began his professional football journey in 1958. He joined Juventus, one of Italy's biggest football clubs. He played for Juventus for 12 seasons, from 1958 to 1970. During this time, he was a key player for the team.
Success with Juventus
Leoncini helped Juventus win the Serie A league title three times. Serie A is the top football league in Italy. His team won in the 1959–60, 1960–61, and 1966–67 seasons. He also won the Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) three times with Juventus. These cup wins were in 1958–59, 1959–60, and 1964–65. He played in 289 games for Juventus and scored 21 goals.
Later Club Career
After leaving Juventus in 1970, Leoncini moved to Atalanta. He played there for two seasons. Then, he joined Mantova for one season in 1972–73. He returned to Atalanta for his final season in 1973–74 before retiring. In total, he played in 411 club games during his career.
Playing for Italy
Gianfranco Leoncini also had the honor of playing for the Italian national team. He played two international matches for Italy in 1966. He was also part of the Italian squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is a major international football tournament.
Achievements
Gianfranco Leoncini won many important titles during his career.
- Coppa Italia: 1958–59, 1959–60, 1964–65
- Serie A: 1959–60, 1960–61, 1966–67
