Leonardo Costagliola

Leonardo Costagliola (27 October 1921 – 7 March 2008) was an Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Throughout his career, he played for several Italian clubs and represented the Italy national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Born in Taranto, throughout his career (1940–1963) Costagliola played a total of 623 matches for A.S. Bari, U.S. Conversano, Pro Italia Taranto and AC Fiorentina.[1]

International career

Regarded as one of the best and most consistent Italian shot-stoppers of his generation,[2] with the Italian national team, Costagliola played 3 games[1] and participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[2] He made his Italy debut in a 2–1 away win over Egypt, on 13 November 1953.[1]

After retirement

After retiring, Costagliola started a career as a trainer.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Costagliola, Leonardo" (in Italian). Enciclopedia del Calcio. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Il kamikaze Ghezzi e le notti di Cesenatico" (in Italian). La Repubblica. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2016.


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