Elvio Banchero


Elvio Banchero was an Italian footballer who played as a striker. He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics with the Italy national football team, winning a bronze medal.

Club career

Banchero was born in Alessandria. He played for seven seasons in the Italian Serie A for Genova 1893, A.S. Roma, A.S. Bari and U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912.

International career

Banchero was a member of the Italian national team which won the bronze medal in the football tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He scored a hat trick in the 11–3 victory against Egypt, that led to the Bronze medal.

Personal life

Elvio's younger brother Ettore Banchero played football professionally as well. To distinguish them, Elvio was referred to as Banchero I and Ettore as Banchero II.

Honours

International

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