Luciano Re Cecconi (; 1 December 1948 – 18 January 1977) was an Italian footballer, who played as a midfielder; a fast, strong, athletic, and hardworking player, known for his speed, tenacity, and stamina, he functioned as a box-to-box midfielder or as a defensive or central midfielder for his teams. He was also known for his sense of humour throughout his career; and was nicknamed l'Angelo Biondo (; Italian for The Blond Angel), for the colour of his hair. Club career Re Cecconi made his debut for Pro Patria, then in Serie C, on 14 April 1968, and subsequently moved to Foggia, which he helped to promotion from Serie B to Serie A in the 1969–70 season (they were relegated again the following year). In 1972, he joined S.S. Lazio. He was a key member of the Lazio title-winning side of the 1973–74 Serie A season, for which he scored two goals and made 23 appearances. He also won the league with the under-21 side during 1973–74 season. International career Re Cecconi was called up for Italy's squad for the 1974 World Cup, and he won two caps in total during the following season in friendly matches in 1974. He also played for the Italian under-23 side, in addition to being on the roster of the Italian national squad at the 1974 World Cup. Death Re Cecconi was shot dead in Rome on 18 January 1977, after pretending to rob a friend's jewelry shop as a practical joke. Honours Lazio Serie A: 1973–74 References 1948 births 1977 deaths Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Milan 1977 crimes in Italy Accidental deaths in Italy Deaths by firearm in Italy Defensive gun use Firearm accident victims Manslaughter victims Italian footballers Association football midfielders Aurora Pro Patria 1919 players Calcio Foggia 1920 players S.S. Lazio players Serie C players Serie B players Serie A players Italy international footballers 1974 FIFA World Cup players Footballers from Lombardy