Roberto Colombo
Italian footballer and goalkeeper
Born
August 24th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a goalkeeper in professional football. Started his career at Atalanta, debuting in Serie A. Subsequently played for clubs including Napoli, and Lazio. Last played for Monza, contributing to the team's performance in lower divisions. His career spanned over a decade in top-flight Italian football.
Debuted in Serie A with Atalanta
Played for Napoli and Lazio
Contributed to Monza's success in lower divisions
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