Paolo Sirena

Paolo Sirena (born September 11, 1945 in Treviso) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender.^[1]

Paolo Sirena

Sirena with Verona in 1970
Personal information
Date of birth	(1945-09-11) September 11, 1945 (age 79)
Place of birth	Treviso, Italy
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1962–1964	Treviso	23	(1)
1964–1966	Internazionale	0	(0)
1966–1969	Roma	44	(4)
1969–1977	Verona	205	(14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He played for 10 seasons (216 games, 12 goals) in Serie A for Roma and Verona.^[1]

His most memorable goal for Verona fans was a header in the 5-3 win over A.C. Milan on May 20, 1973.

His younger brother Alessandro Sirena also played football professionally. To distinguish them, Paolo was referred to as Sirena I and Alessandro as Sirena II.

After retirement he worked as a lawyer.

Honours

• Coppa Italia winner: 1968/69.