Stefano Borgonovo

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Stefano Borgonovo (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsteːfano borɡoˈnɔːvo]; 17 March 1964 – 27 June 2013) was an Italian footballer and manager, who played as a striker. An opportunistic striker, Borgonovo played for several Italian clubs throughout his career, and came to prominence while playing alongside Roberto Baggio with Fiorentina during the 1988–89 season, on loan from Milan. His prolific performances with Fiorentina earned him a permanent move to Milan, where he contributed to the club's European Cup victory in 1990, despite struggling with injuries. Following his retirement, Borgonovo served as a youth coach with Como; after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, he started the Fondazione Stefano Borgonovo to raise funds and awareness of the disease. Until his death as a result of the illness in June 2013, he was also extremely active off the pitch in the fight against doping in football.

Career

1. 1964
   Born
2. 1981
   Joined Como 1907
3. 1984
   Joined S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio
4. 1985
   Joined Italy national under-21 football team
5. 1985
   Joined Italy national under-23 football team
6. 1986
   Joined AC Milan
7. 1986
   Joined Como 1907
8. 1988
   Joined ACF Fiorentina
9. 1989
   Joined Italy men's national association football team
10. 1990
    Joined ACF Fiorentina
11. 1992
    Joined Delfino Pescara 1936
12. 1993
    Joined Udinese Calcio
13. 1994
    Joined Brescia Calcio
14. 2013
    Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Giussano
• •Citizenship: Italy
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football