Mario Bergamaschi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 January 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Crema, Lombardy, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 18 January 2020 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Crema, Lombardy, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Crema | ||
| 1950–1953 | Como | 96 | (2) |
| 1953–1958 | Milan | 132 | (3) |
| 1958–1964 | Sampdoria | 164 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1954–1958 | Italy | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mario Bergamaschi was an Italian football player. He was born on January 7, 1929, in Crema, Lombardy, Italy. He played as a midfielder, which means he helped both defend his team's goal and attack the opponent's goal.
Mario Bergamaschi played professional football for 14 seasons. He spent most of his career playing in Italy's top football league, called Serie A. He played for several famous clubs during his career. He passed away on January 18, 2020, in Crema, at the age of 91.
Playing for Clubs
Mario Bergamaschi started his football journey in his hometown. He played for Crema from 1947 to 1950.
Time in Serie A
After playing for Crema, Mario moved to bigger clubs. He joined Como in 1950 and played there until 1953. He played 96 games for Como and scored 2 goals.
His most famous time was with Milan. He played for Milan from 1953 to 1958. During these five years, he played 132 games and scored 3 goals. Milan was a very successful team during this period.
After Milan, Mario Bergamaschi played for Sampdoria. He was with Sampdoria from 1958 to 1964. He played 164 games for them and scored 2 goals. This was the longest time he spent with one club.
Playing for Italy
Mario Bergamaschi also had the honor of playing for his country. He was part of the Italy national team. He played five games for Italy between 1954 and 1958. His first game for Italy was against Argentina in 1954.
Trophies and Awards
Mario Bergamaschi won some important trophies during his career, especially with A.C. Milan. These awards are called "Honours" in football.
- Milan
- Serie A: 1954–55, 1956–57
- The Serie A title means his team was the champion of Italy's top football league. He won it twice!
- Latin Cup: 1956
- The Latin Cup was a special competition for top clubs from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Milan won this cup in 1956.
