Ruben Buriani


Ruben Buriani is an Italian former footballer who played as a midfielder. Following his retirement he worked as a sporting director for the A.C. [Milan Primavera|Milan Youth sector].

Club career

Buriani played 7 seasons in the Serie A for A.C. Milan, A.C. Cesena, A.S. Roma and S.S.C. Napoli. A serious injury forced him to retire prematurely in 1985. He won the 1978–79 [Serie A] title with Milan. He made his debut with the club on the 11 September 1977, in a 1–1 away draw against Fiorentina in Serie A; he left the club following their second relegation to Serie B in 1982. In total he made 180 career appearances, scoring 14 goals, 13 of which came in Serie A, in 146 appearances.

International career

For the Italy national [football team], Buriani made two substitute appearances, which both came at the 1980 [European Football Championship] on home soil, in which Italy reached the semi-finals, eventually managing a fourth-place finish, under manager Enzo Bearzot.

Style of play

A hard-working team player, Buriani was known for his tireless stamina as a midfielder.

Honours

Club

;Milan
;Monza

Individual