Giuseppe Brizi


Giuseppe Brizi was an Italian professional football player and manager who played as a defender. In 2012, he was inducted into ACF Fiorentina Hall of Fame.

Playing career

Brizi debuted in professional football during the 1959–60 Serie C season, when he played as a midfielder for Maceratese. In 1962, he was then bought by Fiorentina, where Ferruccio Valcareggi eventually decided to play him as a sweeper. In Florence, Brizi had his best spell of his career, making 389 appearances and contributing to winning, among others, one Scudetto and two Coppa Italia.
He was part of the football B team|Italy national B team]'s squad that won the 1963 Mediterranean Games.

Managerial career

Brizi was the manager of Maceratese for three non-consecutive tenures, where he won his Girone during the 1979–80 Serie D season, Lanciano, Fermana, and Sangiustese.

Death

Brizi died on 9 June 2022, at the age of 80.

Honours

Player

Fiorentina
Italy

Individual