Agostino Di Bartolomei

Italian footballer and AS Roma captain

Agostino Di Bartolomei - Italian footballer and AS Roma captain
Born

1955
70 years ago

Died

May 30th, 1994
31 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A professional footballer from Italy, played primarily as a midfielder. Spent the majority of the career at AS Roma, where he became captain and a key player. Helped the team win the Coppa Italia in 1980 and 1981. Contributed to the club reaching the final of the UEFA Champions League in 1984, where they finished as runners-up. His leadership and skill on the pitch were significant in establishing club legacy during the late 1970s and 1980s.

Captaining AS Roma

Winning Coppa Italia in 1980 and 1981

Reaching the 1984 UEFA Champions League final

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