Leandro Greco

Italian footballer and Serie A player

Leandro Greco - Italian footballer and Serie A player
Born

July 19th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in 1986, a career in professional football spanned several teams in Italy's Serie A and Serie B. Primarily played as a midfielder, representing clubs such as Roma and Genoa. Contributed to various campaigns in both domestic and international competitions. Greco also played for several lower division clubs, showcasing skill and versatility on the field.

Played for AS Roma in Serie A

Participated in Italian youth national teams

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