Pietro Puzone (born 1 February 1963) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Playing career

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At the age of nineteen, Puzone debuted for Italian Serie A side Napoli during a 2–0 loss to Cesena, and was regarded as a prospect for Napoli.[1] After that, he played for Italian sides Cavese, Akragas, Catania, Spezia and Ischia Isolaverde, before retiring from professional football at the age of twenty-seven.[2]

Post-playing career

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After retiring from professional football, Puzone became homeless due to drug and alcohol addiction.[3]

Style of play

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Puzone mainly operated as a right winger.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Puzone: calcio, droga e alco". ilfattoquotidiano.it.
  2. ^ "Nelle notti al fianco di Diego affamato di vita". ilnobilecalcio.it.
  3. ^ "Puzone: "Vi racconto come ho vinto l'alcol e la droga"". corriere.it.
  4. ^ "Puzone: "Le bravate notturne e gli aneddoti del primo scudetto, mi ha fatto una promessa. Juve? Vinciamo 3-0"".