Alfredo Tomassini

Alfredo Tomasini (24 June 1964 – 8 December 1987) was a Peruvian football player.

Alfredo Tomasini
Personal information
Full name Alfredo Tomasini Aita
Date of birth (1964-06-24)June 24, 1964
Date of death December 8, 1987(1987-12-08) (aged 23)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1987 Sporting Cristal
1987 Alianza Lima
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Nicknamed el Tanque Blanco,[1] Tomasini was a forward for the club Sporting Cristal between 1985 and 1986 and Alianza Lima, until 1987 when he died in an airplane crash known as the 1987 Alianza Lima air disaster. He survived the initial crash but due to a broken leg was not able to stay afloat.[2] His body was never recovered.

Tomasini was also an expert swimmer graduated from the British Markham College.[3]

References
  1. Recuerdo Blanquiazul - Caretas(in Spanish)
  2. "Acusan de negligencia a pilotos en accidente del Alianza Lima" (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  3. Markham: 60 años - Caretas(in Spanish)


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