Luciano Re Cecconi (Italian pronunciation: [luˈtʃaːno ˈre ttʃekˈkoːni];[1] 1 December 1948 – 18 January 1977) was an Italian footballer, who played as a midfielder. A fast, strong, athletic, and hardworking player, known for his speed, tenacity, and stamina, he functioned as a box-to-box midfielder or as a defensive or central midfielder for his teams. He was also known for his sense of humour throughout his career, and was nicknamed l'Angelo Biondo (lit. 'The Blond Angel'), for the colour of his hair.[2]
 Luciano Re Cecconi at the 1974 World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Nerviano, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 18 January 1977 (aged 28) | ||
| Place of death | Rome, Italy | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pro Patria | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1969 | Pro Patria | 36 | (?) |
| 1969–1972 | Foggia | 74 | (2) |
| 1972–1977 | Lazio | 109 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 1974 | Italy | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Re Cecconi made his debut for Pro Patria, then in Serie C, on 14 April 1968, and subsequently moved to Foggia, which he helped to promotion from Serie B to Serie A in the 1969–70 season (they were relegated again the following year). In 1972, he joined S.S. Lazio. He was a key member of the Lazio title-winning side of the 1973–74 Serie A season, for which he scored two goals and made 23 appearances. He also won the league with the under-21 side during 1973–74 season.[2][3]
International career
Re Cecconi was called up for Italy's squad for the 1974 World Cup, and he won two caps in total during the following season in friendly matches in 1974. He also played for the Italian under-23 side, in addition to being in the Italy national squad at the 1974 World Cup.[2][4]
Death
Re Cecconi was shot dead in Rome on 18 January 1977, following a practical joke of robbing a friend's jewelry shop.[2][5]
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