Gianpietro Zappa
Gianpietro Zappa (born February 11, 1956 - † May 8, 2005 in Lugano ) was a Swiss football player .
Zappa was a national player in the early 1980s. In the Swiss national football team , he played a total of 23 international matches and scored three goals.
Zappa began his football career at FC Lugano . In 1977 he moved to FC Zurich , with whom he became Swiss champion in 1981 . After seven years he left Zurich and switched to Lausanne-Sports in 1984 and later back to his home club in Lugano . Here he ended his career in June 1989 and dedicated himself to managing his sports shop.
Zappa's specialty were practically seamless hard shots and free kicks from a distance of 20 to 30 meters.
Gianpietro Zappa died on 8 May 2005 at the age of 49 years in Lugano clinic a cancer .
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Tages-Anzeiger : The widow of FCZ star Zappa is said to have hired killers. 4th December 2009
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zappa, Gianpietro |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1956 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 8, 2005 |
| Place of death | Lausanne |