Paolo Sirena Explained

Paolo Sirena
Birth Date:11 September 1945
Birth Place:Treviso, Italy
Position:Defender
Years1:1962–1964
Years2:1964–1966
Years3:1966–1969
Years4:1969–1977
Clubs4:Verona
Caps1:23
Caps2:0
Caps3:44
Caps4:205
Goals1:1
Goals2:0
Goals3:4
Goals4:14

Paolo Sirena (born September 11, 1945 in Treviso) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]

He played for 10 seasons (216 games, 12 goals) in Serie A for Roma and Verona.[1]

His most memorable goal for Verona fans was a header in the 5-3 win over A.C. Milan on May 20, 1973.

His younger brother Alessandro Sirena also played football professionally. To distinguish them, Paolo was referred to as Sirena I and Alessandro as Sirena II.

After retirement he worked as a lawyer.

Honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paolo Borelli: Club matches . enciclopediadelcalcio.it . August 18, 2019.