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.