Leonardo Costagliola
Leonardo Costagliola was an Italian football player and manager who played as a goalkeeper. Throughout his career, he played for several Italian clubs and represented the Italy national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.Born in Taranto, throughout his career Costagliola played a total of 623 matches, playing for Italian clubs Pro Italia Taranto, A.S. Bari, U.S. Conversano, and AC Fiorentina. He made his Serie A debut with Bari, on 27 October 1940, in a 4–2 away win over Triestina.International career
Regarded as one of the best and most consistent Italian shot-stoppers of his generation, with the Italian national team, Costagliola played 3 games between 1953 and 1954 and participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup, although he did not feature in the competition. He made his Italy senior debut in a 2–1 away win over Egypt, on 13 November 1953, in a World Cup qualifier.After retirement
After retiring, Costagliola started a career as a trainer, managing several Italian clubs.
