Paolo Gigantelli

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Paolo Gigantelli
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-06-20) 20 June 1979 (age 45)
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1998–1999 FC Sion
1999–2000 AC Bellinzona
2000–2001 FC Locarno
2001–2004 AC Bellinzona
2005–2008 FC Locarno
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paolo Gigantelli (born 20 June 1979) is a retired Swiss football midfielder. [1]

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References

  1. Paolo Gigantelli at WorldFootball.net