Ugo Ferrante
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Ugo Ferrante (Script error: No such module "IPA".; 18 July 1945 – 29 November 2004) was an Italian footballer and manager who played as a defender, in the role of sweeper or libero.
Club career
During his club career, Ferrante played for Pro Vercelli, Fiorentina (1963–72), and Vicenza (1972–76). He had a successful career with Fiorentina, winning the Torneo di Viareggio, the Mitropa Cup, and the Coppa Italia in 1966, as well as the 1968–69 Serie A title; he also reached two more Mitropa Cup finals in 1965 and 1972, as well as a Coppa della Alpi Final in 1970 during his time with the club, also playing in the European Cup Winners' Cup, the European Cup, and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.[1][2]
International career
At international level, Ferrante earned 3 caps for the Italy national football team between 1970 and 1971.[3] He was included in the Italian squad for the 1970 FIFA World Cup, although he did not make a single appearance as Italy went on to reach the final of the tournament, only to be defeated by Brazil.[4]
Death
Ferrante died in 2004, at the age of 59, due to a throat tumor.[1]
Honours
Club
- Fiorentina[4]
- Torneo di Viareggio: 1966
- Coppa Italia: 1965–66
- Mitropa Cup: 1966
- Serie A: 1968–69
International
- Italy[4]
- FIFA World Cup (Runner-up): 1970
References
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External links
- Profile at Enciclopediadelcalcio.it
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- 1945 births
- 2004 deaths
- Footballers from Vercelli
- Italian men's footballers
- Italy men's international footballers
- 1970 FIFA World Cup players
- Serie A players
- FC Pro Vercelli 1892 players
- ACF Fiorentina players
- LR Vicenza players
- Men's association football defenders
- 20th-century Italian sportsmen