Eusebio Castigliano (; 9 February 1921 – 4 May 1949) was an Italian footballer who played as a

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Club career

Castigliano played professional club football for Pro Vercelli,

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, Biellese and

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where he was part of the ''Grande Torino'' team, and won four consecutive league titles.Italian players with 4 or more championships
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On 4 May 1949, Castigliano died in the

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.Grande Torino

International career

Castigliano also earned seven caps for

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between 1945 and 1949, scoring one goal.

Honours

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(4): 1944–45, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49

References

1921 births 1949 deaths People from Vercelli Italian footballers Italy international footballers Serie A players F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892 players Spezia Calcio players Torino F.C. players Association football midfielders Footballers killed in the Superga air disaster A.S.D. La Biellese players {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub