Eddie Firmani
Italian association footballer and manager (born 1933)
South Africa
Forward
Eddie Firmani: profile
Eddie Firmani (born 7 August 1933 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.
Firmani made the step into senior football with Charlton Athletic F.C. in 1950. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1950 and 1975. The busiest spell of his career was at Charlton Athletic F.C. (1950–1955): 112 appearances and 51 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 440 appearances and 238 goals.
At international level, Firmani represented Italy (1956–1958), earning 3 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1950–1975 (26 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Italy and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.54 (238 in 440)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bryan Mbeumo, Aaron Boupendza and Mehdi Bourabia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–1955 |  Charlton Athletic F.C. |
EFL Championship | 112 | 51 |
| 1955–1958 |  U.C. Sampdoria |
Serie B | 63 | 52 |
| 1958–1961 | Inter Milan |
Serie A | 82 | 48 |
| 1961–1963 | Genoa CFC |
Serie A | 62 | 25 |
| 1963–1965 | Charlton Athletic F.C. |
EFL Championship | 55 | 32 |
| 1965–1967 | Southend United F.C. |
National League | 55 | 24 |
| 1967–1968 | Charlton Athletic F.C. |
EFL Championship | 10 | 6 |
| 1975 |  Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 440 | 238 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956–1958 | Italy |
Senior | 3 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eddie Firmani?
Eddie Firmani was born on 7 August 1933, which makes him 93 years old.
Where was Eddie Firmani born?
Eddie Firmani was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Eddie Firmani play for?
Eddie Firmani played international football for Italy. He has 3 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eddie Firmani played for?
Eddie Firmani's recorded clubs are Charlton Athletic F.C., U.C. Sampdoria, Inter Milan, Genoa CFC, Southend United F.C. and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
What position does Eddie Firmani play?
Eddie Firmani played as a forward.
