Carlo Rigotti (10 February 1906 – 5 September 1983) was an Italian

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player and manager who played as a defender. 1930s

Playing career

Over the course of his career, Rigotti played for three

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clubs; he started his career with hometown side Triestina, then going on to play for

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, where he served as the team's

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, and

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Managerial career

After retiring from playing, Rigotti became a manager at clubs in Italy and Switzerland.

References

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