Alberto Orlando

Alberto Orlando (; born 27 September 1938) is an Italian former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a forward. Although not gifted with the best technical ability, he was a fast, physical, energetic, opportunistic, and powerful player, who was good in the air; he often played on the wing or through the centre of the pitch.

Club career Born in Rome, Orlando played for Roma, Messina (briefly on a season loan from Roma), Fiorentina, Torino, Napoli and SPAL 1907 throughout his career. He is mostly remembered for his seven-year club career with Roma, the team with which he won the 1960–61 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, and the 1963–64 Coppa Italia, forming a formidable partnership with Giampaolo Menichelli. In total, he managed 142 Serie A appearances and 34 goals in Serie A with Roma. During his time at Roma, he was briefly loaned to Serie B side Messina during the 1958–59 season, scoring 17 goals in 30 appearances. After leaving Roma, he moved to Fiorentina, where he also achieved notable success. He became the Serie A top scorer during the 1964–65 season, alongside scudetto winner Sandro Mazzola, and he helped the club to a fourth-place finish in the league.

Career statistics

International goals Source Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 2 December 1962 Stadio Littoriale, Bologna, Italy 6–0 Win 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying 2. 2 December 1962 Stadio Littoriale, Bologna, Italy 6–0 Win 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying 3. 2 December 1962 Stadio Littoriale, Bologna, Italy 6–0 Win 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying 4. 2 December 1962 Stadio Littoriale, Bologna, Italy 6–0 Win 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying Correct as of 1 June 2012

Honours

Club Roma Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1960–61 Coppa Italia: 1963–64

Individual Serie A Top scorer: 1964–65