Tony Dorigo
Anthony Robert Dorigo
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Who is this?
Anthony Robert Dorigo (born 31 December 1965) is a former professional footballer, sports pundit and co-commentator. As a player, he was a defender from 1983 to 2001. He had lengthy spells in the old First Division for both Aston Villa and Chelsea before signing with Leeds United in 1991 where he won the title and went on to feature in the Premier League from 1992 to 1997. He later had spells in Serie B with Torino before returning to top-flight English football with Derby County. He retired in the Football League with Stoke City in 2001. Despite being born and raised in Australia, he represented the England national team receiving 15 caps. He was also capped at England U21 and England B team level. Since retirement, Dorigo has worked in the media and has worked as a pundit and commentator for Eurosport, Bravo, Channel 5, ESPN and Sky Sports, amongst others.
Career
- 1965Born
- 1983Joined Aston Villa F.C.
- 1986Joined England national under-21 association football team
- 1987Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 1989Joined England men's national association football team
- 1989Joined England national association football B team
- 1991Joined Leeds United F.C.
- 1997Joined Torino FC
- 1998Joined Derby County F.C.
- 2000Joined Stoke City F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Melbourne
- •Citizenship: Australia
- •Known as: association football player, television presenter, businessperson
- •Sport: association football
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