Guido Masetti


Guido Masetti was an Italian football player and association [football manager|manager].

Club career

Born in Verona, Masetti played as a goalkeeper for Hellas [Verona F.C.|Hellas Verona], and A.S. Roma from 1929 to 1943, appearing in 339 matches, winning an Italian title in the 1941–42 season.

International career

Masetti was considered in the 1930s and 1940s to be one of the strongest goalkeepers, but as a member for the Italy national team he was merely used as a stand-in for Gianpiero Combi and Aldo Olivieri. The team won the World Cups of 1934 [FIFA World Cup|1934] and 1938 [FIFA World Cup|1938] without Masetti playing in any of the matches.

Managerial career

In 1950s, he was manager of A.S. Roma for ten games.

Death

He died at age 86 in Rome.

Honours

Player

Roma
Italy

Individual