Paolo Sirena (born September 11, 1945 in Treviso) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]
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![]() Sirena with Verona in 1970 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1945-09-11) September 11, 1945 (age 76) | ||
Place of birth | Treviso, Italy | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1962–1964 | Treviso | 23 | (1) |
1964–1966 | Internazionale | 0 | (0) |
1966–1969 | Roma | 44 | (4) |
1969–1977 | Verona | 205 | (14) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He played for 10 seasons (216 games, 12 goals) in Serie A for Roma and Verona.[1]
His most memorable goal for Verona fans was a header in the 5-3 win over A.C. Milan on May 20, 1973.
His younger brother Alessandro Sirena also played football professionally. To distinguish them, Paolo was referred to as Sirena I and Alessandro as Sirena II.
After retirement he worked as a lawyer.
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