Italo Vassalo: profile
Italo Vassalo (born 1940 in Asmara, Eritrea) was an Ethiopian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 30 July 2021.
Vassalo's senior club career began in 1960 at Cotton Factory Club. He played for 2 clubs between 1960 and 1974.
At international level, Vassalo represented Ethiopia (1962–1971), earning 10 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 21 January 1962 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Asmara has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Luciano Vassallo, Abraham Tedros and Tesfalem Tekle.
Nationality explained: Why does Italo Vassalo play for Ethiopia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1962 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1960–1974 (15 seasons)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1965 |  Cotton Factory Club |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 1966–1974 | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962–1971 | Ethiopia |
Senior | 10 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Egypt | 101 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Italo Vassalo born?
Italo Vassalo was born in Asmara, Eritrea.
Which national team does Italo Vassalo play for?
Italo Vassalo played international football for Ethiopia. He has 10 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Italo Vassalo played for?
Italo Vassalo's recorded clubs are Cotton Factory Club and Saint George SC.
What position does Italo Vassalo play?
Italo Vassalo played as a forward.