Marco Solfrini


Marco Solfrini was an Italian professional basketball player and basketball executive. During his playing career, he played at the small forward position.

Professional career

With the Italian club Virtus Roma, Solfrini won the EuroLeague championship in 1984 [FIBA European Champions Cup Final|1984], as well as the 1984 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Solfrini ended his pro club career in 1994. The last team he played with was the Italian club Mens Sana Siena.

National team career

As a member of the senior men's Italian national basketball team, Solfrini won the silver medal at the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics.

Executive career

On 2 July 2009, Solfrini was appointed to the position of sporting director of the Italian basketball club Brescia.

Death

Solfrini died due to an illness, in Parma, Italy, on 24 March 2018.