Lauro Amadò (3 March 1912 – 6 June 1971), also known as Lajo, was a

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player.

Career

Amadò was born in Lugano. He played 54 international games for the

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and scored 21 goals. The striker took part in three games at the

1938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for senior men's national teams and was held in France from 4 June until 19 June 1938. Italy defended its title in the final, be ...

. Clubs *1930-1932 FC Lugano *1932-1934 Servette Genf *1934-1940 FC Lugano *1940-1949

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Honours *Swiss League Champion: 1933, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1945 *Swiss Cup: 1931, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946 * NLA Top scorer: 1943, 1947

References

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