Beniamino Abate (born 10 April 1962) is an Italian former professional

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who played as

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. He is currently the goalkeeping

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of the Milan Primavera (under-19) squad. He is the father of

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who played as

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for

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Playing career

During his career, Abate played in

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with

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, in Serie A with Udinese Calcio, Udinese, F.C. Internazionale Milano, Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio, Cagliari, as well as in Serie B with A.C. Reggiana 1919, Reggiana, where ended his career. In Serie A, he played a total of 67 matches. During his time with Inter, he was included on the bench for the first leg of the victorious 1994 UEFA Cup Final (Raffaele Nuzzo was on the bench for the second leg).

Managerial career

Abate currently works in the A.C. Milan youth sector as a goalkeeping coach and was previously a scout.

Honours

Internazionale *UEFA Cup: 1993–94 UEFA Cup, 1993–94

References

1962 births Living people Footballers from the Province of Avellino Italian men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Benevento Calcio players SSC Napoli players Udinese Calcio players ACR Messina players Inter Milan players Fidelis Andria 2018 players Cagliari Calcio players AC Reggiana 1919 players UEFA Europa League–winning players AC Milan non-playing staff 20th-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-footy-goalkeeper-stub