Amedeo Amadei
The 'eighth King of Rome' who led Roma to their first title.
Amedeo Amadei (1921-2013) was a fast, powerful centre-forward born in Frascati, near Rome. The son of a baker, he was nicknamed 'Fornaretto', and Roma fans called him the 'eighth King of Rome'.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 26 July 1921
- Birthplace
- Frascati, Italy
- Died
- 24 November 2013
- Height
- 1.73 m / 5 ft 8 in
- Position
- Striker
- Total caps
- 508
- Total goals
- 209
Facts from the source article.
Background
He debuted for Roma on 2 May 1937 aged 15 years and 280 days, then a Serie A record, and a week later became the youngest scorer in Serie A history, a record he still holds. He was known for running at defences from midfield, acrobatic headers and clean volleys.
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