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Luciano Federici
Personal information
Date of birth (1938-05-16)16 May 1938
Place of birth Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
Date of death 18 March 2020(2020-03-18) (aged 81)
Place of death Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
Height 1.73 m
Playing position Defender
Youth career
0000–1955 Carrarese
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1958 Carrarese 18 (0)
1958–1963 Cosenza 69 (2)
1963–1969 Pisa 129 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Luciano Federici was an Italian professional footballer. He was born on May 16, 1938, in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. Luciano played as a defender. This means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.

He played for several football clubs during his career. These included Carrarese, Cosenza, and Pisa. Luciano Federici passed away on March 18, 2020, in Carrara. He was 81 years old.

Early Life and Football Beginnings

Luciano Federici started his football journey in his hometown. He joined the youth team of Carrarese. This was a local club in Carrara. He played there until 1955, learning the game.

After his time in the youth team, Luciano moved up. He joined the senior team of Carrarese. He played for them from 1955 to 1958. During these years, he played 18 games for the club.

Playing for Different Teams

Luciano Federici became a professional footballer. He moved to Cosenza in 1958. He played as a defender for Cosenza for five years. From 1958 to 1963, he played in 69 matches. He even scored two goals during his time there.

In 1963, Luciano joined Pisa. This was another important step in his career. He played for Pisa for six years, until 1969. He was a key player for them. He appeared in 129 games for Pisa.

His Role as a Defender

As a defender, Luciano Federici was very important. His job was to protect his team's goal. He would tackle opponents and clear the ball away. Defenders need to be strong and smart. They must read the game well. Luciano was known for his defensive skills.

Later Life and Legacy

After his playing career, Luciano Federici lived in Carrara. He was remembered as a dedicated player. He contributed to the teams he played for. He passed away on March 18, 2020. He was 81 years old. His death was due to COVID-19.

Luciano Federici is part of Italian football history. He played many games in different leagues. He showed great commitment to the sport.

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