Mark Tullio Strukelj

Mark Tullio Strukelj (born 23 June 1962 in Dorking, England) is a retired Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Early life
Strukelj's parents emigrated from Trieste to Australia before settling in England, where he was born. He was born to Italian father and English mother.

Career
Strukelj played one season in the Serie A for A.S. Roma (1983–84), winning the Coppa Italia. He also came on as a substitute with 5 minutes to go in extra time in the 1984 European Cup Final against Liverpool F.C., a club of which he is a fan; Roma lost in the subsequent penalty shoot-out.

His career was hampered by the chronic injury of his ankle that forced him to retire at the age of 30.

Personal life
His son Kevin Strukelj is also a professional footballer.

Honours
Roma
 Coppa Italia winner: 1983–84.

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Category:1962 births
Category:Living people
Category:Italian footballers
Category:Serie A players
Category:U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918 players
Category:A.S. Roma players
Category:A.C. Pisa 1909 players
Category:A.C.D. Treviso players
Category:S.S. Arezzo players
Category:U.S. Pistoiese 1921 players
Category:S.S.D. Castel San Pietro Terme Calcio players
Category:Association football midfielders
Category:Italian people of English descent