Adolfo Baloncieri

Adolfo Baloncieri (27 April, 1897 – July 23, 1986) was an Italian football player. He was born in Alessandria, where he also died.

Baloncieri was the captain of the Italy national football team that won the bronze medal at the 1928 Olympic Games and the winner of the 1930 Coppa Internazioanle. He earned 47 caps (with 25 goals) for Italy between 1920 and 1930. He also played in two other Olympics, 1920 and 1924, making him the 2nd Most All-Time player with Appearances in the Olympic football tournament.

For club football, he played for Alessandria, Torino FC and Comense. He won the Serie A title in 1928.

References

* [http://www.homestead.com/forza_azzurri/Main_Stars.html Azzurri Stars]
* [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BALONADO01 DatabaseOlympics.com profile]