Giorgio Rognoni (26 October 1946 in Modena, Italy on 20 March 1986 in Pistoia from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Giorgio Rognoni
Personal information
Date of birth (1946-10-26)26 October 1946
Place of birth Modena, Italy
Date of death 20 March 1986(1986-03-20) (aged 39)
Place of death Pistoia, Italy
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Modena
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1967 Modena 45 (8)
1967–1971 Milan 54 (3)
1971–1974 Foggia 94 (14)
1974–1978 Cesena 119 (10)
1978–1983 Pistoiese 136 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Modena, Rognoni began playing football with local side Modena. In 1967, he signed with Milan, where he would make his Serie A debut against Mantova on 11 February 1968.[1] He played for 9 seasons (193 games, 13 goals) in the Serie A for A.C. Milan, U.S. Foggia, A.C. Cesena and A.C. Pistoiese.

Honours

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Milan

References

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  1. ^ Almanacco illustrato del calico 1979. Panini. 1979. p. 60.