Claudio Maurizio Casanova (Italian pronunciation: [ˈklaudjo mauˈrittsjo kazaˈnɔːva]; 21 October 1895 – 20 April 1916) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.
![]() Claudio Casanova (right) with Renzo De Vecchi circa 1914 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Claudio Maurizio Casanova | ||
Date of birth | (1895-10-21)21 October 1895 | ||
Place of birth | Genoa, Kingdom of Italy | ||
Date of death | 20 April 1916(1916-04-20) (aged 20) | ||
Place of death | Genoa, Kingdom of Italy | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1911–1912 | Libertas Cornigliano | ||
1912–1915 | Genoa | 46 | (0) |
National team | |||
1914 | Italy | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Casanova made his only appearance for the Italy national football team on 17 May 1914 in a game against Switzerland.
Casanova died from the injuries he suffered at the front in World War I.
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