About Alberto Ginulfi
Lived 1941 – 2023 (aged 81). Alberto Ginulfi was an Italian association football player.
Alberto Ginulfi (30 November 1941 – 6 September 2023) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Ginulfi played for 12 seasons (188 games) in the Serie A for Italian clubs A.S. Roma, Hellas Verona F.C., and ACF Fiorentina, winning two Coppa Italia and an Anglo-Italian Cup with Roma.
Ginulfi was one of the very few goalkeepers who could boast that he saved a penalty kick by Brazilian former footballer Pelé - widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Ginulfi saved the penalty in a friendly match between Roma and Santos on 3 March 1972.
Style of play Ginulfi was considered an extremely consistent and modern goalkeeper for his time.
Honours Roma Coppa Italia: 1963–64, 1968–69 Anglo-Italian Cup: 1971-1972
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Who was Alberto Ginulfi?
Italian footballer
When was Alberto Ginulfi born?
Alberto Ginulfi was born on 30 November 1941 in Rome.
When did Alberto Ginulfi die?
Alberto Ginulfi died on 6 September 2023 in Castel Gandolfo.
What was Alberto Ginulfi's occupation?
Alberto Ginulfi was an association football player.
What nationality was Alberto Ginulfi?
Alberto Ginulfi was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alberto Ginulfi. https://biography.guide/alberto-ginulfi/
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