Aldo Olivieri

Italian footballer with Torino FC success

Aldo Olivieri - Italian footballer with Torino FC success
Born

1910
115 years ago

Died

April 5th, 2001
24 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A prominent figure in Italian football, Olivieri played primarily as a forward. His professional career started at Torino FC, where he achieved significant success in the Serie A league. Becoming a key player for the team, he contributed to Torino’s dominance during the late 1940s. After his tenure at Torino, he played for other clubs, including Genoa and SPAL. His skills on the field earned him recognition both domestically and internationally.

Playing for Torino FC in the Serie A

Winning the Serie A championship

Scoring numerous goals for the team

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