Giovanni Giacone (Italian pronunciation: [dʒoˈvanni dʒaˈkoːne]; 1 December 1900 – 1 April 1964) was an Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[2] He was the first Juventus player to play for the Italy national team when he played on 28 March 1920 in a friendly match; a 3–0 away loss against Switzerland.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Giovanni Giacone | ||
Date of birth | (1900-12-01)1 December 1900 | ||
Place of birth | Turin, Italy | ||
Date of death | 1 April 1964(1964-04-01) (aged 63) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1919–1921 | Juventus | 30 | (0) |
1923–1924 | US Torinese | 26 | (0) |
1923–1924 | Torino | 5 | (0) |
1924–1925 | F.C. Pastore | ? | (?) |
National team | |||
1920 | Italy | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Italy football squad – 1920 Summer Olympics – fourth place | ||
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