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Alessandro Renica

Alessandro Renica

Italian footballer (born 1962)

Alessandro Renica (born 15 September 1962) is a former professional football player and former manager of Trissino. A former defender, he often played as either a sweeper or out of position as a full-back on occasion, and is mainly known for his time with Italian side Napoli, where he won several titles.[1]

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Playing career

Renica was born in Anneville-sur-Mer, France. Throughout his career, he played for L.R. Vicenza (1979–1982), Sampdoria (1982–1985), and Napoli (1985–1991), where he made a name for himself as key player in the club's starting line-up, winning several titles,[2] before ending his career with Verona (1991–1993).[3]

Style of play

A left-footed defender, Renica usually played as a sweeper, and was known for his vision, tactical sense, powerful left–foot, and his ability in the air, as well as leadership, correct behaviour, and honesty as a player.[4]

Honours

Vicenza[3]

Sampdoria[3]

Napoli[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Mariano Potena (10 May 2014). "AZZURRI PER SEMPRE – Alessandro Renica, il libero "fenicottero"" (in Italian). PianetaAzzurro.it. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. [2]
    Antonio Gaito (1 November 2005). "Alessandro Renica: Il mio Napoli poteva vincere di più" (in Italian). TuttoNapoli.net. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. [3]
    Serena Timossi (15 September 2011). "Gli inizi di un ciclo vincente. Auguri ad Alessandro Renica" (in Italian). SampdoriaNews.net. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Alessandro Renica, leader silenzioso e leale". Il Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 18 April 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.


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