About Andrea Bonomi
Lived 1923 – 2003 (aged 80). Andrea Bonomi was an Italian association football player.
Andrea Bonomi (; 14 February 1923 – 26 November 2003) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender.
Early life Born in Cassano d'Adda, Italy, when Bonomi was six years old, he fell into the Adda River and was about to drown when a 10-year-old boy rescued him. Ironically, his rescuer was Valentino Mazzola, who went on to become one of the greatest Italian football players of all time, captaining the Grande Torino team of the 1940s, which would be killed in the Superga air disaster.
International career Bonomi played for the Italy national football team for just one match, in 1951, against Switzerland.
Style of play A tenacious and dynamic defender, Bonomi usually played as a full-back.
Honours Club Milan Serie A: 1950–51
Individual A.C. Milan Hall of Fame
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Who was Andrea Bonomi?
Italian footballer (1923-2003)
When was Andrea Bonomi born?
Andrea Bonomi was born on 14 February 1923 in Cassano d’Adda.
When did Andrea Bonomi die?
Andrea Bonomi died on 26 November 2003 in Cassano d’Adda.
What was Andrea Bonomi's occupation?
Andrea Bonomi was an association football player.
What nationality was Andrea Bonomi?
Andrea Bonomi was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Andrea Bonomi. https://biography.guide/andrea-bonomi/
MLA: "Andrea Bonomi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andrea-bonomi/.
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