Luciano Vassallo: profile
Luciano Vassallo (born 15 August 1935 in Asmara, Eritrea) was an Ethiopian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 16 September 2022.
Vassallo's senior club career began in 1960 at Cotton Factory Club. He played for 2 clubs between 1960 and 1974.
At international level, Vassallo represented Ethiopia (1953–1970), earning 104 caps and scoring 99 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Israel on 19 March 1961 (World Cup Qualification).
Asmara has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Italo Vassalo, Abraham Tedros and Tesfalem Tekle.
Eligibility explained: Why does Luciano Vassallo play for Ethiopia?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1973 |  Cotton Factory Club |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1970 | Ethiopia |
Senior | 104 | 99 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Mar 1961 | Israel 3–2 Ethiopia | 64 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Tunisia | 32 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 14 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Tunisia | 75 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 19 Nov 1965 | Ethiopia 1–5 Senegal | 12 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 12 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 2–1 Uganda | (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 16 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 3–1 Algeria | 27 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 19 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 2–3 DR Congo | 25 | 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 Luciano Vassallo born?
Luciano Vassallo was born in Asmara, Eritrea.
Which national team does Luciano Vassallo play for?
Luciano Vassallo played international football for Ethiopia. He has 104 caps and 99 goals on record.
Which clubs has Luciano Vassallo played for?
Luciano Vassallo's recorded clubs are Cotton Factory Club and Saint George SC.
What position does Luciano Vassallo play?
Luciano Vassallo played as a midfielder.