Italian Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a former Italian footballer, who played in the midfield role.During his career (1966-1987) he pl

Was a former Italian footballer, who played in the midfield role.During his career (1966-1987) he played for Catania, Novara, Hellas Verona F.C., and Torino, which won the Serie A title in 1976. For the Italian national football team he was in the squad for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, scoring one goal, and also played in Euro 1980.

Was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée competition at the 1924 Summer O

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an Italian football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Itali

Was an Italian football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian Olympic squad in 1912 and played one match in the main tournament as well as two matches in the consolation tournament.

Is a former tennis player from Italy, who turned professional in 1988. He represented his native cou

Is a former tennis player from Italy, who turned professional in 1988. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was defeated in the quarter finals by India's Leander Paes. Four years earlier, when Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, he reached the third round, falling to Jordi Arrese of Spain: 4–6, 3–6, and 2–6. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on April 15, 1996, when he became the number 19 of the world.

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for A.C. Mantova, on loan from Chievo.He st

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for A.C. Mantova, on loan from Chievo.He started his career at U.S. Triestina Calcio at Serie C1. He moved to Udinese Calcio in 1994. He made one appearance for Udinese in Serie B, before he spent his early career at loan to various clubs in Serie C1 (1995-1998). In summer 1998, he joined Livorno of Serie C1, and Triestina of Serie C2 in February 1999. In summer 1999, Godeas moved to De Graafschap.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won four silver medals, two at the 1948 Summer Olympics and two mo

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won four silver medals, two at the 1948 Summer Olympics and two more at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Nicknamed "Paso", was a popular Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer in the 1960s. His uncalcula

Nicknamed "Paso", was a popular Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer in the 1960s. His uncalculated style of racing made him a crowd favourite. Pasolini's rivalry with Giacomo Agostini divided motorcycling enthusiasts, and while Pasolini's style of ra

Is a world renowned Italian architect.Piano was born in Genoa, where he still maintains a home and o

Is a world renowned Italian architect.Piano was born in Genoa, where he still maintains a home and office (Building Workshop). He was educated and subsequently taught at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1965 to 1970 he worked with Louis Kahn and with Makow

Is a former basketball player from Italy, who won the silver medal with his national team at the 198

Is a former basketball player from Italy, who won the silver medal with his national team at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He ended his career in 1994 at a club in Forlì. Standing at 2,08 m (6 ft 10 in), he played as a center.

Is a professional footballer currently playing with Maltese Premier League side Marsaxlokk, he plays

Is a professional footballer currently playing with Maltese Premier League side Marsaxlokk, he plays as a goalkeeper.Gauci joined Marsaxlokk on July 18, 2005 from Floriana. He made his first appearance against Hamrun Spartans at National Stadium.

An Albanian politician. He graduated from the University of Tirana (1966), Faculty of Natural Scienc

An Albanian politician. He graduated from the University of Tirana (1966), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Branch Physics, as well as successfully accomplished the postgraduate studies in the University of Caen (France) (1974). With regard to the professiona

An Italian football (soccer) striker. Currently, he plays for Bari.He started his professional caree

An Italian football (soccer) striker. Currently, he plays for Bari.He started his professional career at Juventus, but went on loan to A.C. Siena and A.C. Arezzo in the next 2 years. On July 4, 2007 he was signed by Empoli in a co-ownership bid (€1m). In summer 2008, Juventus bought back Volpato but are likely to loan him out to another club upon his arrival.

Is an Albanian football striker. He currently plays for KS Bylis Ballsh.He previously played in Alba

Is an Albanian football striker. He currently plays for KS Bylis Ballsh.He previously played in Albania for Elbasani, Vllaznia, Shkumbini and in Portugal for Santa Clara.

Is an Albanian football player currently playing for Deportivo Juvenil. He is the first Albanian to

Is an Albanian football player currently playing for Deportivo Juvenil. He is the first Albanian to ever play in any level of Spanish football .He is a midfielder. He wears the number 32 shirt and has been recently called up for Albania national under-21 football team

Was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the quart

Was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the heavyweight class after losing to the upcoming gold medalist Otto von Porat.

An Italian football defender. He plays for A.S. Livorno Calcio

An Italian football defender. He plays for A.S. Livorno Calcio

Carapellese started his career in the 1942-43 season with Spezia Calcio 1906 in Serie B where he pla

Carapellese started his career in the 1942-43 season with Spezia Calcio 1906 in Serie B where he played 19 games and scored 3 goals. He also played in Serie A (1946–1957) with Como, Milan, Torino, Juventus and Genoa. In 1957 he returned to Serie B with Catania where he closed his career in 1959. He played 318 matches and scored 111 goals.

Is an Italian mountaineer, developer of mountaineering equipment and author.Cassin started mountaine

Is an Italian mountaineer, developer of mountaineering equipment and author.Cassin started mountaineering around 1930 together with a group known as the Ragni di Lecco.[4] In 1934, he made the first ascent of the Piccolissima of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Chailly was born in Milan in a musical family. He studied composition with his father, Luciano Chail

Chailly was born in Milan in a musical family. He studied composition with his father, Luciano Chailly. Chailly studied at the music conservatories in Perugia and Milan. He later studied conducting with Franco Ferrara. In his youth, Chailly also played the drums in a rhythm-and-blues band

Is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team LPR Brakes – F

Is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team LPR Brakes – Farnese Vini. He is a native of Faenza.

An Italian football player. He currently plays for Torino Calcio.

An Italian football player. He currently plays for Torino Calcio.

An Italian former footballler.He won the scudetto in 1988-1989, and a UEFA Cup in 1991. In 1994 he w

An Italian former footballler.He won the scudetto in 1988-1989, and a UEFA Cup in 1991. In 1994 he went to Sampdoria together with teammate Walter Zenga, retiring two seasons later.He received 45 caps for Italy football national team, debuting in 1986. He played in Euro 1988 and the 1990 World Cup.

An Italian football defender.

An Italian football defender.