Franco Bontadini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrancesco "Franco"•Bontadini
Used nameFranco•Bontadini
Born4 January 1893 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Died27 January 1943 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
AffiliationsInter, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Franco Bontadini was one of the best players in the 1912 Olympic tournament. He was known for his talent, on the football field and in his studies. He played only four matches with the Italian team because he was very engaged in his medical studies, scoring two goals with the Azzurri, both at the Stockholm Olympics, against Finland, in the opening match, and Sweden. Bontadini won an Italian title in 1920 with lnternazionale of Milano.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Football (Football) ITA Franco Bontadini
Football, Men (Olympic) Italy =9

Special Notes