Carlo Dell'Omodarme (born 11 February 1938) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Carlo Dell'Omodarme
Dell'Omodarme with SPAL in the 1960s
Personal information
Date of birth (1938-02-11) 11 February 1938 (age 86)
Place of birth La Spezia, Italy
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1957 Juventus 1 (0)
1957–1958 Parma 31 (6)
1958–1961 Como 92 (24)
1961–1963 SPAL 53 (4)
1963–1966 Juventus 48 (3)
1966–1969 SPAL 56 (7)
1972 Rochester Lancers[1] 14 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Throughout his career, Dell'Omodarme played for Italian clubs Juventus, Parma, Como, and SPAL, before retiring with the Rochester Lancers in the American Soccer League. Despite his talent, he experienced mixed success during his two spells with Juventus, winning the Coppa Italia in 1965, but also undergoing criticism due to his inconsistency and individualistic playing style.[2][3]

Style of play

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A skilful winger, Dell'Omodarme was known in particular for his excellent dribbling skills as a footballer, although he was also criticised for being selfish and for his work-rate.[2][3][4]

Honours

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Juventus[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "NASL-Carlo dell'Omodarme".
  2. ^ a b c "Carlo DELL'OMODARME" (in Italian). Il Pallone Racconta. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Stefano Bedeschi (11 February 2015). "Gli eroi in bianconero: Carlo DELL'OMODARME" (in Italian). Tutto Juve. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  4. ^ Stefano Bedeschi (10 March 2016). "Gli eroi in bianconero: Dante CRIPPA" (in Italian). TuttoJuve.com. Retrieved 23 August 2016.