Ezio Vendrame
| Ezio Vendrame | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1947 Casarsa della Delizia, Province of Pordenone, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Writer, soccer player |
Ezio Vendrame (born 27 November 1947) is an Italian writer and former footballer, who played as a midfielder.[1][2][3]
Early life
Vendrame was born in Casarsa della Delizia, Province of Pordenone, Italy.[1][2][3]
Footballing career
A talented and creative offensive central midfielder or winger, with excellent technique, dribbling skills, and an eye for the final pass, Vendrame was regarded as one of the most promising young Italian players early in his career, even earning the nickname "the Italian George Best". He began his career in the Udinese youth sector, and later moved to Serie A side SPAL in 1967, but did not make a single appearance for the team. He later played for Torres and Siena, as well as SPAL ocne again, in Serie C. He made his Serie A debut with Vicenza in 1971, where he rose to hero status due to his performances; he remained with the club until 1974, when he moved to Napoli for a season. In total, he scored one goal in 49 Serie A appearances. He ultimately failed to live up to his potential, however, and spent the remainder his career in the lower divisions of Italian football, first in Serie C, with Padova and Azzanese, then later in Serie D with Pordenone, and in the amateur divisions with Casara.[4][5]
Writing career
Following his retirement from football, Vendrame pursued a career as a writer, publishing several books.[5]
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