Armando Castellazzi
Italian footballer and coach
Born
Died
1968
58 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A footballer and coach with a long career in the sport, Castellazzi played primarily as a goalkeeper. He began his professional career in the 1920s, notably playing for teams such as FC Internazionale Milano and Genoa CFC. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, taking roles with various clubs and contributing to the development of future footballers in Italy.
Played for FC Internazionale Milano
Coached multiple football clubs in Italy
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