Paolo Sollier


Paolo Sollier is an Italian former football player and coach.

Playing career

Born in Chiomonte, Sollier played as a midfielder. He began his career with Cossatese, combining his football career with a job working in a Fiat factory. He later played professionally for [F.C. F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892|Pro Vercelli 1892|Pro Vercelli]. He then moved to Perugia and help them win promotion to Serie A in the 1974-75 season.
He played later with Rimini and Biellese.
Sollier accumulated a total of 21 appearances in Serie A and 124 appearances with 11 goals in Serie B.

Coaching career

He managed Aosta, Pro Vercelli and Biellese.

Personal life

Sollier, a communist, was active in left-wing political activism throughout his football career, and was known for using a clenched fist salute on the pitch.