Giorgio Pellizzaro
- February 9, 2025
- 77 years
About Giorgio Pellizzaro
Giorgio Pellizzaro, 77, Italian footballer (Mantova, Catanzaro, Brescia).
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|Giorgio Pellizzaro (16 August 1947 – 9 February 2025) was an Italian football goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach.
Early life
Pellizzaro was born in Mantua, Italy on 16 August 1947. He had a sister and a brother. He was born in Mantua, Italy, and lived over thirty years in Brescia, Italy.
Playing career
In 1973, Pellizzaro signed for Italian second-tier side Catanzaro, helping the club achieve promotion to the Italian Serie A.
Pellizzaro was known for his reflexes.
Managerial career
After retiring from professional football, Pellizzaro worked as a goalkeeper coach.
Personal life and death
Pellizzaro had three children. He died in Brescia, Italy on 9 February 2025, at the age of 77.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
Questions drawn from Giorgio Pellizzaro's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the date of birth of Giorgio Pellizzaro?
- A.16 August 1947correct
- B.9 February 1977
- C.16 August 1950
- D.9 February 1947
Giorgio Pellizzaro was born in Mantua, Italy on 16 August 1947.
Source: Early life section
2.In which Italian city was Giorgio Pellizzaro born?
- A.Mantuacorrect
- B.Rome
- C.Catanzaro
- D.Brescia
The biography explicitly states that Giorgio Pellizzaro was born in Mantua, Italy.
Source: Early life section
3.How long did Giorgio Pellizzaro live in Brescia, Italy?
- A.Over ten years
- B.Over thirty yearscorrect
- C.Over twenty years
- D.Over forty years
Giorgio Pellizzaro lived in the city of Brescia, Italy for over thirty years.
Source: Early life section
4.What primary position did Giorgio Pellizzaro play during his football career?
- A.Striker
- B.Midfielder
- C.Goalkeepercorrect
- D.Defender
Giorgio Pellizzaro was an Italian football goalkeeper.
Source: Introduction
5.What football club did Giorgio Pellizzaro sign with in 1973?
- A.Brescia
- B.Catanzarocorrect
- C.Mantova
- D.Milan
In 1973, Giorgio Pellizzaro signed for the Italian second-tier side Catanzaro.
Source: Playing career section
6.What was a notable physical quality Giorgio Pellizzaro was known for while playing?
- A.Strength
- B.Height
- C.Reflexescorrect
- D.Speed
Giorgio Pellizzaro was specifically known for his reflexes.
Source: Playing career section
7.What role did Giorgio Pellizzaro take on after retiring as a professional footballer?
- A.Club president
- B.Goalkeeper coachcorrect
- C.Scout
- D.Referee
After retiring from professional football, Giorgio Pellizzaro worked as a goalkeeper coach.
Source: Managerial career section
8.How many children did Giorgio Pellizzaro have?
- A.Four
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Two
- D.One
The biography confirms that Giorgio Pellizzaro had three children.
Source: Personal life and death section
9.On what date did Giorgio Pellizzaro pass away?
- A.16 August 2025
- B.9 February 2024
- C.9 February 2025correct
- D.16 August 2024
Giorgio Pellizzaro died on 9 February 2025.
Source: Personal life and death section
10.In which city did Giorgio Pellizzaro die?
- A.Milan
- B.Mantua
- C.Bresciacorrect
- D.Catanzaro
Giorgio Pellizzaro died in Brescia, Italy.
Source: Personal life and death section
11.What was the age of Giorgio Pellizzaro at the time of his death?
- A.77correct
- B.76
- C.75
- D.78
Giorgio Pellizzaro died at the age of 77.
Source: Personal life and death section
12.What achievement did Giorgio Pellizzaro help Catanzaro reach after he signed in 1973?
- A.Winning the league title
- B.Promotion to Serie Acorrect
- C.Winning the national cup
- D.Avoiding relegation from Serie B
Giorgio Pellizzaro helped Catanzaro achieve promotion to the Italian Serie A.
Source: Playing career section
13.Besides Catanzaro, which other club is associated with Giorgio Pellizzaro in the text?
- A.Mantovacorrect
- B.Inter
- C.Napoli
- D.Juventus
The biography mentions Mantova, Catanzaro, and Brescia as clubs associated with Giorgio Pellizzaro.
Source: Introduction
14.What was the level of the league Catanzaro played in when Giorgio Pellizzaro signed for them in 1973?
- A.Third-tier
- B.Serie A
- C.Amateur
- D.Second-tiercorrect
Giorgio Pellizzaro signed for Italian second-tier side Catanzaro in 1973.
Source: Playing career section
15.What was the occupation of Giorgio Pellizzaro besides playing football?
- A.Business manager
- B.Physiotherapist
- C.Journalist
- D.Goalkeeper coachcorrect
The biography identifies Giorgio Pellizzaro as an Italian football goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach.
Source: Introduction
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