Alessandro Renica

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Alessandro Renica
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-09-15) 15 September 1962 (age 60)
Place of birth Anneville-sur-Mer, France
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1979–1982 Vicenza 16 (0)
1982–1985 Sampdoria 67 (4)
1985–1991 Napoli 136 (10)
1991–1993 Verona 28 (1)
Total247(15)
Managerial career
1999–2001 Chioggia
2001–2002 Vicenza (youth)
2003–2004 Chioggia
2009–2010 Chioggia
2017 USD Grumellese
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

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References

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  4. "Alessandro Renica, leader silenzioso e leale". Il Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 18 April 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.