Roberto Anzolin: Italian football goalkeeper and international player

Career and playing style

Anzolin spent his career playing for a number of Italian clubs across the top two divisions. As a goalkeeper he earned recognition for quick reflexes, a compact stance and reliability under pressure. Contemporary accounts describe him as a keeper who relied more on positioning and timing than on physical intimidation, making him well suited to the tactical, defense-oriented football common in Italy at the time.

International recognition

Roberto Anzolin’s international career was brief but notable: he was selected to represent Italy and made an appearance in 1966. Although he was not a long‑term fixture of the national side, earning a cap for Italy during that era reflected a high level of domestic performance, since competition for goalkeeper positions was strong.

Legacy and later life

Anzolin is remembered by supporters and historians as a dependable goalkeeper from a generation when Italian football emphasized tactical discipline and defensive skill. After his playing days he remained a respected figure among the clubs and communities where he had played, and his death in October 2017 was noted in the Italian football press.

Quick facts

• Born: 18 April 1938
• Died: 6 October 2017
• Nationality: Italian
• National team: appearance for the Italy national team in 1966