Angelo Badini

Angelo Badini was an Italian Argentine professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Biography

He was born in Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina and had Argentine citizenship but could represent Italy internationally like his younger brother Emilio, thanks to his Bolognese parents.

Club career

Badini played for 5 seasons with Bologna F.C. 1909.

Personal life

Angelo Badini's older brother Emilio Badini and younger brothers Cesare Badini and Augusto Badini all played for Bologna. To distinguish them, Angelo was referred to as Badini I, Emilio as Badini II, Cesare as Badini III and Augusto as Badini IV.

Death and legacy

He died on 12 February 1921 from sepsis. Sometime later the Stadio Sterlino was named after him. His remains rests at the Certosa di Bologna.