Sergio Cervato

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Sergio Cervato (March 22, 1929 – October 9, 2005) was an Italian football (soccer) player.

Cervato was born in born Carmignano di Brenta, province of Padua.

One of the finest defenders of Serie A, he was a quick and tireless competitor. He also boasted a fierce shot and took both penalties and free-kicks. Playing for AC Fiorentina, he often contributed to the Viola's attacks, scoring 31 goals during his 10 years in Florence.

In season 1955-1956 won 1 title ("Scudetto") with AC Fiorentina. He won other 2 titles with Juventus F.C.. He closed career in 1965 with Spal Ferrara in Serie B. In Serie A he played 466 matches and scored 45 goals.

For Italy national football team he got 28 international caps, scored 4 goals and participated at 1954 FIFA World Cup. After retired he managed Pescara, Empoli and Fiorentina youth teams.

He died at 76 years old in Florence.

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v • d • e Italy squad - 1954 FIFA World Cup

1 Ghezzi • 2 Vincenzi • 3 Giacomazzi • 4 Neri • 5 Tognon • 6 Nesti • 7 Muccinelli • 8 Pandolfini • 9 Galli • 10 Cappello • 11 Lorenzi • 12 Viola • 13 Magnini • 14 Cervato • 15 Mari • 16 Ferrario • 17 Segato • 18 Pivatelli • 19 Boniperti • 20 Gratton • 21 Frignani • 22 Costagliola • Coach: Czeizler