Alessandro Renica

Alessandro Renica (born 15 September 1962 in Anneville-sur-Mer, France) is a retired French born-Italian professional football player and former manager of Trissino. A former defender, he often played as either a sweeper or out of position as a full-back on occasion, and is mainly known for his time with Italian side Napoli, where he won several titles.[1]

Alessandro Renica
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-09-15) 15 September 1962
Place of birth Anneville-sur-Mer, France
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1982 L.R. Vicenza 16 (0)
1982–1985 Sampdoria 67 (4)
1985–1991 Napoli 136 (10)
1991–1993 Verona 28 (1)
Teams managed
1999–2001 Chioggia
2001–2002 Vicenza (youth)
2003–2004 Chioggia
2009–2010 Chioggia
2017 USD Grumellese
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Throughout his career, Renica played for L.R. Vicenza (1979–1982), Sampdoria (1982–1985), and Napoli (1985–1991), where he made a name for himself as key player in the club's starting line-up, winning several titles,[2] before ending his career with Verona (1991–1993).[3]

Style of play

A left-footed defender, Renica usually played as a sweeper, and was known for his vision, tactical sense, powerful left–foot, and his ability in the air, as well as leadership, correct behaviour, and honesty as a player.[4]

Honours
L.R. Vicenza[3]
Sampdoria[3]
Napoli[3]

References
  1. Mariano Potena (10 May 2014). "AZZURRI PER SEMPRE – Alessandro Renica, il libero "fenicottero"" (in Italian). PianetaAzzurro.it. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. Antonio Gaito (1 November 2005). "Alessandro Renica: Il mio Napoli poteva vincere di più" (in Italian). TuttoNapoli.net. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. Serena Timossi (15 September 2011). "Gli inizi di un ciclo vincente. Auguri ad Alessandro Renica" (in Italian). SampdoriaNews.net. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. "Alessandro Renica, leader silenzioso e leale". Il Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 18 April 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.


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