Albano Bizzarri

Spain

Born in Etruria, Córdoba of Italian descent, Bizzarri began his career with Racing Club de Avellaneda in the Argentine Primera División, where his good performances drew attention from La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid, which signed him in 1999. Unsettled and blocked by the emergence of 18-year-old Iker Casillas, he battled for second-choice status with Bodo Illgner, being a used player in the club's victorious campaign in the UEFA Champions League. In the summer of 2000, Bizzarri was transferred to Real Valladolid, eventually becoming the starter. He did not miss one single league game from 2002 to 2004, but his team would be relegated from the top flight in the latter season. Bizzarri played for Gimnàstic de Tarragona in 2006–07, in another campaign that ended in top-tier relegation.

Italy

In June 2007, Bizzarri signed a two-year deal with Italy's Catania, a contract that would be renewed at the end of the season for an equal period. During 2008–09, he became first-choice under new coach Walter Zenga, after spending most of his debut campaign as a reserve behind Ciro Polito. His performances were consistent as the Sicily side retained their league status, and the player's performances also allowed him to be part of Goal.com's weekly "Serie A Team of the Week" more than any other goalkeeper in the competition. Despite some stellar performances, Bizzarri admitted towards the end of the season he would not be renewing his link with Catania. Following this…

Although he never earned a cap for Argentina, Bizzarri was part of the nation's final squad at the 1999 Copa América.

Real Madrid

UEFA Champions League: 1999–2000 Lazio

Coppa Italia: 2012–13 Supercoppa Italiana: 2009