Giovanni Loseto (born 16 February 1963) is an Italian former

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who played as a defender.

Career

Loseto started his career with Italian side

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. He helped the club achieve promotion. In 1993, he signed for Italian side

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. In 1997, he signed for Italian side

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. In 1998, he signed for Italian side Audace Cerignola. In 1999, he signed for Italian side Civitas Conversano.

Style of play

Loseto mainly operated as a defender. He was described as a "grim stopper, all heart and charisma".

Personal life

Loseto was born in 1963 in

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. He is the brother of Italian footballer Onofrio Loseto.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Loseto, Giovanni 1963 births Living people Men's association football defenders Italian men's footballers SSC Bari players Serie A players Footballers from Bari