Sergio Brighenti

Sergio Brighenti (; 23 September 1932 – 10 October 2022) was an Italian football player and coach. As a professional player, Brighenti played as a forward at both club and international levels before beginning his coaching career.

Playing career Brighenti made his professional debut in 1949 and played for Modena, Internazionale, Triestina, Padova, Sampdoria and Torino, winning two consecutive Serie A titles with Inter in 1953 and 1954. Brighenti scored a total of 155 goals in 363 career league games. He was also top-scorer in Serie A once throughout his career, during the 1960–61 season, scoring 27 goals.

Brighenti also earned nine caps for Italy between 1959 and 1961, scoring two goals.

Coaching career Brighenti retired as a player in 1965 and began his first football management job with Varese in 1968. Brighenti was manager at Varese twice and also managed Seregno and Lecco.

Brighenti died on 10 October 2022 at the age of 90.

Honours Inter Milan Serie A: 1952–53, 1953–54

Individual Serie A top scorer: 1960–61