Francesco Romano

During his club career Romano played for Reggiana (1977–79), Milan (1979–83), Triestina (1983–86), Napoli (1986–1989), Torino (1989–91), Venezia (1991–93), Triestina (1993–94), and Palazzolo (1994–95). During his time with Milan he won two Serie B titles in 1981 and 1983, as well as the Mitropa Cup in 1982. After joining Napoli from Triestina in October 1986, he won a Serie A-Coppa Italia double during his first season, the club's first ever league title, starring in a team which featured Diego Maradona; Romano later also added the 1988–89 UEFA Cup to his trophy cabinet during his time with the club. With Torino, he won another Serie B title in 1990, as well as his second Mitropa Cup in 1991.

In 1981 Romano was capped by Italy U-21. He made 2 appearances for the Under-21 side between 1981 and 1982. Despite being named in the Italy Squad by manager Azeglio Vicini for the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship's, where the team reached the semi-finals, he never earned an official cap for Italy at the senior level after being an unused substitute in the tournament.

Napoli Serie A champion: 1986–87. Coppa Italia winner: 1986–87. UEFA Cup winner: 1988–89. Milan Mitropa Cup winner: 1981–82. Serie B winner: 1980–81, 1982–83. Torino Mitropa Cup winner: 1991. Serie B winner: 1989–90