Rino Ferrario
Italian footballer and coach
Italian footballer and coach
1926
100 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
Italy
Ferrario played as a forward primarily for Atalanta, where he had significant success during the 1960s and 1970s. After concluding a playing career that included a notable stint in Serie A, he transitioned into coaching, where he worked with various clubs and contributed to the development of young players. His legacy includes a reputation for versatile playing style and tactical understanding of the game.
Played for Atalanta in Serie A
Coached various clubs in Italy
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