Leonardo Costagliola (Italian pronunciation: [leoˈnardo kostaʎˈʎɔːla]; 27 October 1921 – 7 March 2008) was an Italian football player and manager who played as a goalkeeper. Throughout his career, he played for several Italian clubs and represented the Italy national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Leonardo Costagliola | ||
Date of birth | (1921-10-27)27 October 1921 | ||
Place of birth | Taranto, Italy | ||
Date of death | 7 March 2008(2008-03-07) (aged 86) | ||
Place of death | Florence, Italy | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1938–1940 | Pro Italia Taranto | 17 +? | (0 +?) |
1940–1943 | Bari | 71 | (0) |
1943–44 | U.S. Conversano | ? | (?) |
1945–1948 | Bari | 100 | (0) |
1948–1955 | Fiorentina | 230 | (0) |
Total | 418 +? | (0 +?) | |
National team | |||
1953–1954 | Italy | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Taranto, throughout his career (1938–1963) Costagliola played a total of 623 matches, playing for Italian clubs Pro Italia Taranto (1938–1940), A.S. Bari (1940–1943; 1945–1948), U.S. Conversano (1943–1944), and AC Fiorentina (1948–1955). He made his Serie A debut with Bari, on 27 October 1940, in a 4–2 away win over Triestina.[1]
Regarded as one of the best and most consistent Italian shot-stoppers of his generation,[2] with the Italian national team, Costagliola played 3 games between 1953 and 1954[1][3] and participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup, although he did not feature in the competition.[2] He made his Italy senior debut in a 2–1 away win over Egypt, on 13 November 1953, in a World Cup qualifier.[1]
After retiring, Costagliola started a career as a trainer, managing several Italian clubs.
Italy squad – 1954 FIFA World Cup | ||
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