Davide Astori
Italian footballer and defender
Born
January 7th, 1987
38 years ago
Died
March 4th, 2018
7 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A professional footballer who played as a defender predominantly for Fiorentina and Cagliari. He achieved significant success in Serie A and was recognized for his leadership on the field. Astori also represented the Italian national team, earning caps in various international competitions. Tragically, his life was cut short in 2018, but his contributions to football remain remembered.
Played for Fiorentina from 2014 to 2018
Served as captain of Fiorentina
Represented Italy in international matches
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