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Dario Compiani

Dario Compiani was an Italian professional footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper, notably one of A.C. Milan's all-time leading goalkeepers.

1. Overview

Luigi Antonio "Dario" Compiani (Luigi Antonio "Dario" CompianiItalian; September 1, 1903 - April 4, 1962) was an Italian professional footballer and football manager. He played as a goalkeeper throughout his career. Compiani is notably recognized for his extensive playing career, particularly with Milan, where he became one of the club's all-time leading goalkeepers in terms of appearances.

2. Life

2.1. Birth and Early Life

Luigi Antonio Compiani, also known by his nickname "Dario," was born on September 1, 1903, in Spinadesco, a municipality located within the Lombardy region of Italy. Details regarding his family background and childhood environment are not extensively documented in available sources.

2.2. Death

Compiani passed away on April 4, 1962, at the age of 58. His death occurred in Cremona, also located in the Lombardy region of Italy. Information regarding his funeral procedures is not specified in the available records.

3. Career

Compiani's career spanned roles as both a professional footballer, where he excelled as a goalkeeper, and later as a football manager.

3.1. Playing Career

Luigi Compiani spent his entire playing career as a goalkeeper, contributing to several Italian clubs.

3.1.1. Club Career

Throughout his club career, Compiani played for three prominent Italian sides: Cremonese, Milan, and Sampierdarenese. His most significant tenure was with Milan, where he made a remarkable 221 appearances. This record places him as the sixth-most capped goalkeeper in Milan's history. He is preceded in appearances by only a few distinguished names: Christian Abbiati (380 appearances), Sebastiano Rossi (330 appearances), Dida (302 appearances), Lorenzo Buffon (300 appearances), and Enrico Albertosi (233 appearances).

3.2. Managerial Career

While Luigi Compiani is known to have also pursued a career as a football manager after his playing days, detailed information regarding the teams he led, his specific tactical approaches, or any major achievements as a manager are not widely available in the provided sources.