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Igor Protti dead at age 58, Italian footballer

Igor Protti: key obituary facts

Is Igor Protti dead? Yes. Igor Protti died on June 19, 2026, at age 58.

Cause of death: Igor Protti's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Igor Protti known for?

He was known as Italian footballer.

More about Igor Protti

Born: 24 September 1967.

Place of birth: Rimini.

Place of death: Livorno.

Gender: male.

Occupation: association football player.

Nationality: Italy.

Igor Protti, the Italian footballer and former professional striker, died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 58.

Born in Rimini on September 24, 1967, he began his career with his hometown club and went on to establish himself as a prolific forward in Italian football. Protti played for several clubs over the course of his career, including Lazio and Napoli, but he is most closely associated with Livorno, where he became a defining figure for the team.

After retiring as a player, he remained involved with the club as its general manager.

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