Alfredo Tomassini
Peruvian footballer (1964–1987)
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Alfredo Tomasini (24 June 1964 – 8 December 1987) was a Peruvian football player.
Full name
Alfredo Tomasini Aita
Date of birth
24 June 1964
Date of death
8 December 1987 (aged 23)
Position
Striker
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alfredo Tomasini Aita | ||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1964 | ||
| Date of death | 8 December 1987 (aged 23) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1987 | Sporting Cristal | ||
| 1987 | Alianza Lima | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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]
