Francisco Frione Explained

Francisco Frione
Birth Date:21 July 1912
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay
Death Place:Milan, Italy
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1931–1932
Years2:1932–1935
Clubs2:Ambrosiana-Inter
Caps2:54
Goals2:12
Nationalteam1:Uruguay
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0

Francisco Frione, also known as Francesco Frione (21 July 1912 – 17 February 1935), was an Uruguayan-Italian professional football player. He was born in Uruguay and played for the Uruguay national football team, but later was naturalized as an Italian citizen and played for the Italian national B team.

Frione's family was of Ligurian descent, from the city of Finale Ligure.[1] [2]

Career

Frione scored 7 goals in 20 appearances for Montevideo Wanderers F.C. before moving to Italy in 1932.[3]

His older brother Ricardo Alberto Frione also played football professionally. To distinguish them, Ricardo Alberto was referred to as Frione I and Francisco as Frione II.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.geni.com/people/Francisco-Tito-Frioni/6000000008787008372 Francisco Frione genealogic tree
  2. Book: Berruti, Mario . Frione, storia di una famiglia ligure tra due continenti . 2012 . Lulu.com . 82 . 978-1291074055 . 1 June 2015 .
  3. Web site: MWFC.com.uy. Paredes, Dr. Manuel. Salón de la fama Nº 01: Francisco Frioni. es. 19 October 2009.