About Francesco Rizzo
Lived 1943 – 2022 (aged 79). Francesco Rizzo was an Italian association football player.
Francesco Rizzo (; 30 May 1943 – 17 July 2022) was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career Born in Rovito, in the province of Cosenza, Rizzo began playing football with Cosenza. After spells with Milan and Alessandria, he joined Cagliari where he made his Serie A debut against Fiorentina on 29 November 1964.
During his club career he played for Cosenza, Alessandria, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Bologna, Catanzaro, Cesena and Genoa.
International career At international level, Rizzo earned two caps and scored two goals for the Italy national team in 1966, and was part of the Italian squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francesco Rizzo?
Italian footballer (1943–2022)
When was Francesco Rizzo born?
Francesco Rizzo was born on 30 May 1943 in Rovito.
When did Francesco Rizzo die?
Francesco Rizzo died on 17 July 2022 in Pontedera.
What was Francesco Rizzo's occupation?
Francesco Rizzo was an association football player.
What nationality was Francesco Rizzo?
Francesco Rizzo was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francesco Rizzo (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francesco Rizzo. https://biography.guide/francesco-rizzo/
MLA: "Francesco Rizzo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francesco-rizzo/.
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