Augusto Magli 1923 – 1998

Biography

Augusto Magli was born on March 9, 1923, in Molinella, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. He came of age during a transformative period in Italian football, when the sport was growing in popularity and professionalism across the country. His passion for the game would define much of his life and lead him to pursue a career as a footballer.

Throughout his years in the sport, Magli became part of Italy’s football heritage during a significant era. The dedication required to play at a competitive level reflected the commitment he brought to his profession. Though details of his specific career achievements remain modest in the historical record, he represented a generation of Italian athletes who helped build the foundation of the nation’s football tradition.

Magli’s life eventually took him far from his birthplace. He spent his later years in São Paulo, Brazil, where he passed away on November 1, 1998, at the age of 75. His journey from the small towns of northern Italy to South America reflected the broader movements of European immigrants during the twentieth century. Augusto Magli’s memory endures as part of football’s international history.