Carlo Annovazzi

Carlo Annovazzi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarlo annoˈvattsi]; 24 May 1925 – 10 October 1980) was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder. He was usually deployed as a right-sided, central, or defensive midfielder, although he was also capable of playing in defence. A large and physically imposing player, despite his deeper playing role, he was known for his eye for goal as a footballer, and was also an accurate penalty kick taker; during his time with A.C. Milan, he successfully converted all eight of the spot kicks he took.^[1][2]

Carlo Annovazzi

Personal information
Date of birth	(1925-05-24)24 May 1925
Place of birth	Milan, Italy
Date of death	10 October 1980(1980-10-10) (aged 55)
Place of death	Milan, Italy
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1945–1953	A.C. Milan	281	(53)
1953–1958	Atalanta	129	(18)
1958–1959	Anconitana	21	(3)
1959–1960	Pro Patria	2	(0)
1960–1961	Città di Castello	1	(0)
International career
1947–1952	Italy	17	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Throughout his club career, Annovazzi played for A.C. Milan, Atalanta, Anconitana, Pro Patria and Città di Castello. He made his Serie A debut with Milan in a 1–1 away draw against Modena on 16 December 1945. He was a member of the Milan side that won the 1950–51 Serie A title, after a 44-year title drought, as well as the Coppa Latina; he contributed to the team's title success by scoring 17 goals throughout the season, 16 of which came in Serie A, and one in the Coppa Latina.^[1][2][3]

International career

At international level, Annovazzi also represented the Italy national team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.^[1] He made his international debut in a 3–1 home win over Czechoslovakia on 14 December 1947.^[3] In total, he made 17 appearances for Italy between 1947 and 1952, during a time in which most of the team was composed of players from the legendary Grande Torino side of the 40s,^[2][4] and was Italy's captain between 1951 and 1952.^[5]

Honours

Milan^[1]

• Serie A: 1950–51
• Coppa Latina: 1951

Individual

• A.C. Milan Hall of Fame^[2]

External links

• Carlo Annovazzi – FIFA competition record (archived)