Michele Andreolo

Miguel Ángel Andreolo Frodella (6 September 1912 – 14 May 1981), known as Michele Andreolo , was a Uruguayan Italian footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Dolores, Uruguay but his family was from Valle dell'Angelo in the province of Salerno. He was a member of the Italy team that won the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

Club career Andreolo played for Nacional in Uruguay before joining Serie A team Bologna F.C. 1909 ahead of the 1935–36 season and helping them win the league title (Scudetto) that year. He would remain in Bologna until 1943, winning the Scudetto three more times, in 1936–37, 1938–39 and 1940–41.

Later in his career he played for Italian sides Lazio, Napoli, Catania and Forlì.

International career Following his success with Bologna, Andreolo was also called up to the Italy national team by Vittorio Pozzo and debuted on 17 May 1936 against Austria. He soon became a regular in the team, playing his crucial role of connection between defence and attack. He helped win the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France, and played his last match for the national team on 19 April 1942, having earned 26 caps and 1 goal. With Uruguay, he won the 1935 South American Championship.

Death Andreolo died in Potenza, southern Italy.

Honours Club Bologna Serie A: 1935–36, 1936–37, 1938–39, 1940–41

International Uruguay Copa América: 1935

Italy FIFA World Cup: 1938

Individual FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1938