Aldo Boffi

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Aldo Boffi

association football player

Born
February 26, 1915 · Giussano
Died
October 26, 1987 · Giussano
Age
72 years
Nationality
Italy

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Aldo Boffi, 72, Italian international footballer (AC Milan, Italy).

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Aldo Boffi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈaldo ˈbɔffi]; 26 February 1915 – 26 October 1987) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a striker. At club level, he played for Italian sides Seregno, AC Milan and Atalanta, and he represented the Italy national football team at international level.

Club career

Boffi played club football with Seregno, AC Milan and Atalanta. During the 1938–39 season, he was joint-capcannonieri (top scorer) in Serie A, along with Ettore Puricelli of Bologna, with 19 goals; he managed the same feat in the 1939–40 and 1941–42 Serie A seasons, with 24 and 22 goals respectively.

International career

Boffi made two appearances for Italy between 1938 and 1939.

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  1. 1.What was the date of birth for Aldo Boffi?

    • A.15 October 1918
    • B.26 November 1920
    • C.26 February 1915correct
    • D.10 March 1912

    Aldo Boffi was born on 26 February 1915.

    Source: biographical introduction

  2. 2.What position did Aldo Boffi play as a professional footballer?

    • A.Goalkeeper
    • B.Strikercorrect
    • C.Defender
    • D.Midfielder

    Aldo Boffi was an Italian professional footballer who played as a striker.

    Source: biographical introduction

  3. 3.How many appearances did Aldo Boffi make for the Italy national football team?

    • A.Twenty
    • B.Twocorrect
    • C.Ten
    • D.Five

    Aldo Boffi made two appearances for Italy between 1938 and 1939.

    Source: international career section

  4. 4.During which years did Aldo Boffi make his international appearances for Italy?

    • A.1938 and 1939correct
    • B.1942 and 1943
    • C.1935 and 1936
    • D.1940 and 1941

    Aldo Boffi made his international appearances for Italy between 1938 and 1939.

    Source: international career section

  5. 5.What was the total number of goals Aldo Boffi scored in the 1939-40 Serie A season?

    • A.26
    • B.22
    • C.19
    • D.24correct

    Aldo Boffi scored 24 goals during the 1939-40 Serie A season to become top scorer.

    Source: club career section

  6. 6.Who did Aldo Boffi share the title of capocannoniere with during the 1938-39 season?

    • A.Ettore Puricellicorrect
    • B.Amedeo Biavati
    • C.Silvio Piola
    • D.Giuseppe Meazza

    Aldo Boffi was joint-capocannoniere in the 1938-39 season with Ettore Puricelli of Bologna.

    Source: club career section

  7. 7.What was the exact date of Aldo Boffi's death?

    • A.12 January 1980
    • B.26 October 1987correct
    • C.30 November 1990
    • D.15 September 1985

    Aldo Boffi passed away on 26 October 1987.

    Source: biographical introduction

  8. 8.How many goals did Aldo Boffi score during the 1941-42 Serie A season?

    • A.24
    • B.22correct
    • C.19
    • D.25

    Aldo Boffi was the top scorer in the 1941-42 Serie A season with 22 goals.

    Source: club career section

  9. 9.Which professional sport did Aldo Boffi participate in?

    • A.Footballcorrect
    • B.Cycling
    • C.Tennis
    • D.Basketball

    Aldo Boffi was an Italian professional footballer.

    Source: biographical introduction

  10. 10.In which league did Aldo Boffi achieve his status as a top scorer?

    • A.La Liga
    • B.Serie C
    • C.Serie B
    • D.Serie Acorrect

    Aldo Boffi was the top scorer in Serie A during three separate seasons.

    Source: club career section

  11. 11.Which club did Ettore Puricelli play for when he shared the scoring title with Aldo Boffi?

    • A.AC Milan
    • B.Bolognacorrect
    • C.Inter Milan
    • D.Atalanta

    Aldo Boffi shared the top scorer title with Ettore Puricelli of Bologna in 1938-39.

    Source: club career section

  12. 12.How many goals did Aldo Boffi score in the 1938-39 Serie A season?

    • A.21
    • B.22
    • C.19correct
    • D.24

    Aldo Boffi scored 19 goals in the 1938-39 season to share the capocannoniere title.

    Source: club career section

  13. 13.What is the full name of the subject described in the biography?

    • A.Aldo Rossi
    • B.Aldo Bianchi
    • C.Aldo Ferrari
    • D.Aldo Bofficorrect

    The biography is about Aldo Boffi.

    Source: biographical introduction

  14. 14.At the club level, which team was Aldo Boffi associated with alongside Seregno and Atalanta?

    • A.AC Milancorrect
    • B.Fiorentina
    • C.AS Roma
    • D.SS Lazio

    Aldo Boffi played for Seregno, AC Milan, and Atalanta at the club level.

    Source: biographical introduction

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