Fernando Scarpa: key obituary facts
Is Fernando Scarpa dead? Yes. Fernando Scarpa died on July 12, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Fernando Scarpa's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Fernando Scarpa known for?
He was an Italian association football player.
More about Fernando Scarpa
Born: 6 July 1947.
Place of birth: Lecce.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Italy.
Also known as: Nando Scarpa.
Fernando Scarpa, an Italian footballer best known for his time with Potenza, died on July 12, 2026, at the age of 79.
Also known as Nando, he was born in Lecce on July 6, 1947, and played as either a midfielder or a forward. Scarpa made his senior debut in Serie D with Galatina in 1965, moved up to Serie C with Sambenedettese the following year, and later represented Casertana.
In 1968 he joined Potenza, where he scored 16 goals across three seasons before being signed in 1971 by newly promoted Sorrento, with whom he went on to play in Serie B.