Ugo Ferrante

Ugo Ferrante (Italian pronunciation: [ˈuːɡo ferˈrante]; 18 July 1945 – 29 November 2004) was an Italian footballer and manager who played as a defender, in the role of sweeper or libero.

Ugo Ferrante
Personal information
Full name Ugo Ferrante
Date of birth 18 July 1945
Place of birth Vercelli, Italy
Date of death 29 November 2004(2004-11-29) (aged 59)
Place of death Vercelli, Italy
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Pro Vercelli
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1972 Fiorentina 179 (6)
1972–1976 Vicenza 84 (1)
Total 263 (7)
National team
1970–1971 Italy 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

During his club career, Ferrante played for Pro Vercelli, Fiorentina (1963–72), and Vicenza (1972–76). He had a successful career with Fiorentina, winning the Torneo di Viareggio, the Mitropa Cup, and the Coppa Italia in 1966, as well as the 1968–69 Serie A title; he also reached two more Mitropa Cup finals in 1965 and 1972, as well as a Coppa della Alpi Final in 1970 during his time with the club, also playing in the European Cup Winners' Cup, the European Cup, and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.[1][2]

International career

At international level, Ferrante earned 3 caps for the Italy national football team between 1970 and 1971.[3] He was included in the Italian squad for the 1970 FIFA World Cup, although he did not make a single appearance as Italy went on to reach the final of the tournament, only to be defeated by Brazil.[4]

Death

Ferrante died in 2004, at the age of 59, due to a throat tumor.[1]

Honours

Club
Fiorentina[4]

International
Italy[4]

References
  1. "Una lunga striscia di dolore viola" (in Italian). Tutto Mercato. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  2. "Ferrante, Ugo" (in Italian). Enciclopedia del Calcio. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  3. "Ferrante, Ugo" (in Italian). FIGC. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  4. "Memorial Ferrante, vincono Robbio e Rosasco" (in Italian). La Provincia Pavese. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  • Profile at Enciclopediadelcalcio.it


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