Gianfranco Leoncini (; 25 September 1939 – 5 April 2019) was an Italian

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who played as a

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Club career

During his club career, Leoncini played for Juventus,

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and Mantova. He won three

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titles with Juventus.

International career

At international level, Leoncini earned 2 caps for the

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in 1966, and participated in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Honours

;Juventus *

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: 1958–59, 1959–60, 1964–65 *

: 1959–60, 1960–61, 1966–67

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