Sandro Mazzola: key obituary facts
Is Sandro Mazzola dead? Yes. Sandro Mazzola died on September 19, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Sandro Mazzola's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sandro Mazzola known for?
He was an Italian footballer (born 1942).
More about Sandro Mazzola
Born: 8 November 1942.
Place of birth: Turin.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Italy.
Father: Valentino Mazzola.
Career began: 1960.
Also known as: Alessandro Mazzola.
Sandro Mazzola, the Italian footballer who starred for Inter Milan and the Italy national team, died on September 19, 2026, aged 83.
Born Alessandro Mazzola in Turin on November 8, 1942, he spent his entire 17-season club career with Internazionale, having begun playing in 1960, and became one of the defining figures of Italian football. A forward and attacking midfielder, he was also known as a commentator and football analyst for RAI.
The son of Valentino Mazzola, he was widely regarded as one of the outstanding players of his generation and finished second in the 1971 Ballon d’Or voting.