10 Facts About Alberto Bigon

Alberto "Albertino" Bigon was born on 31 October 1947 and is an Italian football manager and former player, who played as a midfielder or forward.

Alberto Bigon retired from playing football in 1984, after two two-year spells with Lazio and Vicenza.

Alberto Bigon was a tactically intelligent attacking midfielder, with a slender physique and an eye for goal, who was capable of playing as a forward.

Alberto Bigon coached Cesena until 1989, when he left to coach Napoli, then led by Diego Maradona.

Alberto Bigon immediately won a Serie A championship, the second in Napoli's history.

Alberto Bigon then won the Italian Super Cup the same year.

Alberto Bigon left the club in 1991, after a poor eighth place followed by Maradona's forced farewell to Napoli.

Alberto Bigon then coached minor clubs such as Lecce, Udinese and Ascoli.

Alberto Bigon then tried an unsuccessful return to Serie A with Perugia.

However, this experience lasted only a very short time, as Alberto Bigon left the club in September 2008 by mutual consent with the club due to personal health issues.