Mario Gianni (Italian: [ˈmaːrjo ˈdʒanni]; 19 November 1902 – July 1967) was an Italian professional football player and coach, who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed Gatto Magico (Magic Cat) for his acrobatic skill.[1]

Mario Gianni
Personal information
Full name Mario Domenico Vittorio Augusto Gianni
Date of birth (1902-11-19)19 November 1902
Place of birth Genoa, Italy
Date of death June 1967(1967-06-00) (aged 64)
Place of death Milan, Italy
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1924 Pisa 57 (0)
1924–1936 Bologna 346 (0)
1937–1938 Budrio
International career
1927–1933 Italy 6 (0)
Managerial career
1937–1938 Budrio
1938–1939 Molinella
1939–1940 Prato
1940–1942 Imola
1942–1943 Carrarese
1945 Cesena
Medal record
 Italy
Central European International Cup
Silver medal – second place 1931-32 Central European International Cup
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Gianni played most of his career with Bologna, where he won three Italian Championships in 1924–25, 1928–29, 1935–36.

Gianni appeared for the Italy national football team on six occasions between 1927 and 1933, also captaining the team once.[2] He played the very last match of the 1931-32 campaign, as Gianpiero Combi was unavailable. Earning a Silver medal, with his national team.

Honours

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Player

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Bologna

International

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Italy

Coach

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Molinella

Carrarese

References

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  1. ^ "Gianni Mario". bolognafc.it.
  2. ^ "Mario Gianni, international footballer".