Rene Colusso

Renato "Rene" Colusso is an Australian former association football player.

Playing career

Club career

Colusso played his early football for Marconi Stallions in the New South Wales State League.
In 1975, he moved to Italy where he initially played youth team football for Torino.
He then went on to play for Ivrea, becoming the first Australian to play professional football in Italy.
He moved to Pisa for the 1976/1977 season.
In 1977, he transferred to Arezzo where he played several seasons.
He later played for Alessandria, Akragas Calcio and Castelfiorentino.

International career

In 1975, he made his only full international appearance for Australia in a match against China.

Management career

Colusso had stints as an assistant manager at Reggina and Avellino.