How old was Davide Astori when he died?

Astori had made 27 appearances for Fiorentina this season Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori has died at the age of 31. The defender died following a “sudden illness”, his club confirmed on their official Twitter feed.

When did Davide Astori join Cagliari football club?

At the beginning of the 2008–09 season, Astori was signed by Serie A club Cagliari in a co-ownership deal with Milan, for €1 million. Upon joining the club, he said: “For me, she is an adventurer who I undertake with great desire to test myself, learn and grow. I will be ready if and when the coach’s call arrives.”

When did Davide Astori score his second goal?

On 28 February 2010, Astori scored his second goal in a 2–1 loss against Chievo. On 3 April 2010, Astori scored an own goal against A.C. Milan to allow Milan scored the third goal in the match which Cagliari lost 3–2. During his second season at Cagliari, rumours spread when A.C. Milan was keen to sign Astori but nothing happened.

Who was the medical director at the time of Astori’s death?

At the time of Astori’s death, Galanti was medical director at the Careggi University Hospital Sports Medicine Reference Centre in Florence. The prosecution disputes the issuing of two different certificates by Galanti validating Astori’s fitness to play football: one produced in July 2016 and the other in July 2017.

When did Davide Astori sign for Fiorentina?

On 4 August 2015, Astori signed on loan for Fiorentina until the end of the season with an obligation to buy. He made his Fiorentina debut on 23 August in the 2–0 victory against Milan, coming on as a substitute for Facundo Roncaglia in the 59th minute.

Where was Davide Astori’s number 13 jersey retired?

Cagliari and Fiorentina both retired the number 13 jersey worn by Astori in his honour (Astori wore this number as it was the number that his idol, Alessandro Nesta, had also worn throughout his career). He was buried at San Pellegrino Terme cemetery on 8 March 2018.