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 Roveta with Juventus in 1970 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 21, 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Turin, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1972 | Juventus | 46 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Mantova | 34 | (0) |
| 1973–1974 | Novara | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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