Ugo Ferrante

Ugo Ferrante (Italian pronunciation: [ˈuːɡo ferˈrante]; 18 July 1945 – 29 November 2004) was an Italian footballer and manager who played as a defender, in the role of sweeper or libero.

Ugo Ferrante

Ferrante in the 1970–71 A.C. Fiorentina season
Personal information
Full name	Ugo Ferrante
Date of birth	18 July 1945
Place of birth	Vercelli, Italy
Date of death	29 November 2004(2004-11-29) (aged 59)
Place of death	Vercelli, Italy
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Pro Vercelli
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1972	Fiorentina	179	(6)
1972–1976	Vicenza	84	(1)
Total		263	(7)
International career
1970–1971	Italy	3	(0)
Medal record Representing  Italy Men's Football FIFA World Cup Runner-up 1970 Mexico
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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