Luigi Burlando (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi burˈlando]; 23 January 1899 – 12 December 1967) was an Italian football midfielder and manager. He also played water polo.[2]
![]() Luigi Virgilio Romolo Burlando | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luigi Virgilio Romolo Burlando | ||
Date of birth | (1899-01-23)23 January 1899[1] | ||
Place of birth | Genoa, Italy | ||
Date of death | 12 December 1967(1967-12-12) (aged 68) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1919–1921 | Doria | 8 | (1) |
1921–1931 | Genoa | 133 | (5) |
National team | |||
1920–1925 | Italy | 19 | (1) |
Teams managed | |||
1931–1932 | Genoa | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Originally from Genoa, he played all of his career in his hometown, starting off with Doria, before spending a decade with Genoa.
At international level, Burlando most notably represented Italy at the 1920 and the 1924 Summer Olympics. He made 19 appearances for Italy in total between 1920 and 1925, scoring once. He also competed in the men's water polo tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[3]
Italy football squad – 1920 Summer Olympics – fourth place | ||
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Italy football squad – 1924 Summer Olympics | ||
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Genoa C.F.C. – managers | |
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