Valentino Mazzola

Midfielder, Football player

1919 – 1949

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Who was Valentino Mazzola?

Valentino Mazzola was an Italian footballer and captain of the celebrated Grande Torino side, killed in the Superga air disaster. He is considered one of the best football players of all time and perhaps the first modern all-around footballer, as he was an attacking midfielder who could score, tackle, defend and lead his teammates to victory with his charismatic presence.

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Born
Jan 26, 1919
Cassano d'Adda
Nationality
  • Italy
Lived in
  • Cassano d'Adda
Died
May 4, 1949
Superga

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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