Claudio Casanova
Claudio Maurizio Casanova (Italian pronunciation: [ˈklaudjo mauˈrittsjo kazaˈnɔːva]; 21 October 1895 – 20 April 1916) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.
 Claudio Casanova (right) with Renzo De Vecchi circa 1914 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Claudio Maurizio Casanova | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Genoa, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Date of death | 20 April 1916 (aged 20) | ||
| Place of death | Genoa, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911–1912 | Libertas Cornigliano | ||
| 1912–1915 | Genoa | 46 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1914 | Italy | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
International career
Casanova made his only appearance for the Italy national football team on 17 May 1914 in a game against Switzerland.
Death
Casanova died from the injuries he suffered at the front in World War I.
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