Francesco Scorsa

Francesco Scorsa was an Italian footballer who played as a defender and a football manager.

Playing career

Scorsa played in the Serie D in 1966 with A.S.D. Cervia 1920. In 1968, he played in the Serie B with Cesena F.C. after four seasons with Cesena he played in the Serie A with Bologna F.C. 1909. He made his Serie A debut on 1 October 1972 against Inter Milan. The following season he played with Foggia Calcio, and later with Ascoli Calcio 1898 F.C. In 1976, he returned to the Serie B with Ascoli, and secured promotion to the Serie A by winning the Serie B in 1977–78.
In 1982, he played abroad in the Canadian [National Soccer League|National Soccer League] with Toronto Italia on a loan deal. In 1983, he played in the Serie C2 with Ravenna F.C.

Managerial career

Scorsa became a head coach in 1985 with U.S. Catanzaro 1929. He managed teams in the Serie B such as Messina, and A.S.D. Licata 1931. He also managed Alma Juventus Fano 1906, A.S.D. F.C. S.S. [Nola 1925], Vigor Lamezia, S.S.D. Casarano Calcio, and Ascoli Calcio 1898 F.C.

Death

Scorsa died on 19 August 2023, at the age of 76.