Carlo Annovazzi
# Carlo Annovazzi

Carlo Annovazzi (Italian pronunciation:; 24 May 1925 – 10 October 1980) was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder. He was usually deployed as a right-sided, central, or defensive midfielder, although he was also capable of playing in defence. A large and physically imposing player, despite his deeper playing role, he was known for his eye for goal as a footballer, and was also an accurate penalty kick taker; during his time with A.C. Milan, he successfully converted all eight of the spot kicks he took.

## Club career

Throughout his club career, Annovazzi played for A.C. Milan, Atalanta, Anconitana, Pro Patria and Città di Castello. He made his Serie A debut with Milan in a 1–1 away draw against Modena on 16 December 1945. He was a member of the Milan side that won the 1950–51 Serie A title, after a 44-year title drought, as well as the Coppa Latina; he contributed to the team's title success by scoring 17 goals throughout the season, 16 of which came in Serie A, and one in the Coppa Latina.

## International career

At international level, Annovazzi also represented the Italy national team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He made his international debut in a 3–1 home win over Czechoslovakia on 14 December 1947. In total, he made 17 appearances for Italy between 1947 and 1952, during a time in which most of the team was composed of players from the legendary Grande Torino side of the 40s, and was Italy's captain between 1951 and 1952.

## Honours

Milan

* Serie A: 1950–51
* Coppa Latina: 1951

Individual

* A.C. Milan Hall of Fame
