Renzo De Vecchi
Renzo De Vecchi| Personal information |
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| Date of birth |
(1894-02-03)February 3, 1894 |
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| Place of birth |
Milan, Italy |
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| Date of death |
May 14, 1967(1967-05-14) (aged 73) |
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| Height |
1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
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| Playing position |
Left back/Center back |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
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| 1909–1913 |
Milan |
64 |
(7) |
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| 1913–1917 |
Genoa |
51 |
(7) |
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| 1919–1929 |
Genoa |
220 |
(32) |
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| National team |
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| 1910–1925 |
Italy |
43 |
(0) |
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| Teams managed |
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| 1927–1930 |
Genoa |
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| 1930–1933 |
Rapallo |
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| 1933–1935 |
Genoa |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (goals)
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Renzo De Vecchi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈrɛntso de ˈvɛkki]; February 3, 1894 in Milan – May 14, 1967) was an Italian football player and coach who played as a defender. He competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics with Italy. One of Italy's greatest players, he was known for his technical dribbling skills, and his ability on penalty kicks, despite being a defender. As a ball-winning full-back, he was known for his strength, tackling ability, anticipation, and his organisational skills.[1]
Career
Club
Renzo De Vecchi is the youngest player to play in a Serie A game for Milan, making his debut at 15 years and 284 days, on 14 November 1909, in a 2–1 home win over Ausonia. He soon becoming a member of the starting line-up on the left side of the back-line, although he was also capable of playing in midfield.[1] Due to his class and playing ability, he was given the nickname "Il Figlio di Dio" (The Son of God) by the Milan fans.[2] He later moved to Genoa in 1913, winning three Italian League titles during his time with the club, before retiring in 1929. Between 1927 and 1929, he worked as a player-manager for Genoa, and during the 1929–30 season, after retiring as a player, he became the club's manager for a season, temporarily moving to Rapallo in 1930, for three seasons. He returned to Genoa in 1933, and he helped the club to gain Serie A promotion, winning the 1934–35 Serie B title, before retiring.[1]
International
De Vecchi is the youngest debutant for the Italian national team at 16 years, four months, and 24 days, making his international debut on 26 May 1910, in a 6–1 away defeat to Hungary.[3] As a member of the Italian Olympic squad in 1912, he played one match in the main tournament as well as two matches in the consolation tournament; he also represented Italy at the 1924 Summer Olympic Games. In total, he made 43 appearances for Italy between 1910 and 1925.[4][1]
Honours
Player
- Genoa[1]
Coach
- Genoa[1]
References
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