Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | September 5, 1966 | ||
Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–1990s | Ascoli Calcio | ? | (?) |
199? | A.C. Maceratese | ? | (?) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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