Sergio Bertoni


Sergio Bertoni was an Italian association football manager and player, who played as a striker. With the Italy national team, he won the [Football at the Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics football tournament] and the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Born in Pisa, Bertoni played for Pisa Calcio and Genoa C.F.C. throughout his club career.

International career

Bertoni obtained six international caps with the Italy national team between 1936 and 1940, and scored one goal. He won the gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics and the 1938 FIFA World Cup: with Alfredo Foni, Pietro Rava and Ugo Locatelli, he is one of the only four Italian players to have won both tournaments.

Managerial career and later life

After World War II, Bertoni coached Spezia Calcio 1906 in the 1950–51, 1955–56, 1956–57 and 1961–62 seasons. He died at 79 years old.

Honours

Italy