Umberto Colombo (footballer)

Umberto Colombo (Italian pronunciation: [umˈbɛrto koˈlombo]; 21 May 1933 – 26 October 2021) was an Italian professional footballer. He played as a midfielder. He made three appearances for the Italian national team between 1959 and 1960. He also played for Juventus F.C. between 1952 and 1961. He retired in 1967.

Umberto Colombo

Umberto Colombo with Juventus in the 1957–58 season
Personal information
Date of birth	(1933-05-21)21 May 1933
Place of birth	Como, Kingdom of Italy
Date of death	26 October 2021(2021-10-26) (aged 88)
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1950–1952	Juventus	0	(0)
1952–1954	Monza	48	(10)
1954–1961	Juventus	173	(22)
1961–1966	Atalanta	142	(3)
1966–1967	Verona	4	(0)
Total		367	(35)
National team
1959–1960	Italy	3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Colombo died on 26 October 2021, aged 88.[1]