Alberto Ginulfi

Alberto Ginulfi (30 November 1941 – 6 September 2023) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career
Ginulfi played for 12 seasons (188 games) in the Serie A for Italian clubs A.S. Roma, Hellas Verona F.C., and ACF Fiorentina, winning two Coppa Italia and an Anglo-Italian Cup with Roma.

Ginulfi was one of the very few goalkeepers who could boast that he saved a penalty kick by Brazilian former footballer Pelé - widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Ginulfi saved the penalty in a friendly match between Roma and Santos on 3 March 1972.

Style of play
Ginulfi was considered an extremely consistent and modern goalkeeper for his time.

Death
Alberto Ginulfi died on 6 September 2023, at the age of 81.

Honours
Roma
 * Coppa Italia: 1963–64, 1968–69
 * Anglo-Italian Cup: 1971–72