Gennaro Delvecchio
Italian footballer, played for Lazio
Born
March 25th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1978, a professional footballer played as a midfielder. Spent the most notable years of his career with S.S. Lazio, achieving remarkable success. Helped the team win the Coppa Italia in 2000 and the Supercoppa Italiana in the same year. Played in Serie A, one of the top football leagues in Italy, showcasing skill and determination on the field. Concluded a successful career with various clubs, including appearances in the Italian national team at the youth levels.
Won Coppa Italia with S.S. Lazio in 2000
Won Supercoppa Italiana with S.S. Lazio in 2000
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