Giampiero Bandini was born in Terni on January 19, 1935.
He started playing football in two local teams, first Vis Terni and then Ternana.
He made his debut for the Rossoverdi in 1951 in the 4th tier. He played 10 league games under Eraldo Pangrazi but was then loaned to Fabriano. The Fere were eventually relegated despite three different managers.
Fabriano were in Promozione (5th tier) and finished 4th and were promoted up to the 4th tier.
Despite interest from Juventus, he then joined Lazio’s youth sector. He spent a year with the Primavera (U19's) and then in 1954-55 joined the first team squad.
The manager was first Federico Allasio (1-7) and then George Raynor, with Roberto Copernico as technical director. The Biancocelesti finished 12th, beating Inter 3-2 and Juventus 2-1 at home plus Roma 3-1. Bandini played 4 league games. His debut came on April 24 in a 1-1 home draw against Novara.
In 1955-56 the manager was first Luigi Ferrero (1-14) and then Jesse Carver. Lazio finished an excellent 3rd. The first keeper was Bob Lovati and Bandini played 2 league games. In this season he won the Reserve League title.
In 1956 he joined Triestina in Serie A. The manager was Piero Pasinati and the Alabardati were relegated in 17th place. Bandini played all 34 league games.
In 1957-58 the Rossoalabardati won the Serie B league under Aldo Olivieri. Bandini again played all 34 league games and even scored 2 goals, both penalties.
In 1958-59 back in Serie A the Triestini ended up relegated again. The manager was first Olivieri (1-17) and then Guglielmo Trevisan (18-34) and the Unione finished 17th. Bandini played 16 league games as he was alternated with Roberto Rumich.
The 1959-60 season was his last in Trieste. The Alabardati narrowly missed out on promotion, finishing 4th under Trevisan. Bandini played 35 league games. One of his teammates was future Lazio, Giuliano Fortunato.
In 1960 Bandini joined Siena in Serie C. The Bianconeri finished 4th under Oronzo Pugliese (future Roma 1965-68). Bandini played 34 league games. The following season he stayed on and Robur finished 9th, under former legendary Lazio player Aldo Puccinelli (1940-43, 1945-55). Bandini played 20 league games.
In 1962 he moved to the coast and joined Sambenedettese in Serie B. The Rossoblu finished and were relegated after getting through four different managers. The following year the "Samba" finished 3rd under Mario Caciagli. In his two seasons with the Marchigiani he played 62 league games.
In 1964 he joined Campobasso in Serie D. He stayed in Molise one season finishing 13th and making 28 league appearances. He was even player-manager towards the end of the season, taking over from Armando Leonzio.
Bandini's last club was Narnese, from Narni in his home region of Umbria. The "Uppene" were in Serie D and finished 7th, under Romano Magherini. Bandini played 28 league games.
He then retired at 31.
In his youth, in the 1956-77 season, he won 2 caps for the Italy B side.
Bandini was a goalkeeper. His most prestigious team was Lazio but his best period was with Triestina where he won a promotion and played two seasons in A. In his career he played a total of 56 games in Serie A and 97 in B.
At Lazio he played 6 games in Serie A. He was a reserve, first to Giuseppe Zibetti and then to Bob Lovati.
Giampiero Bandini died in Monfalcone (Gorizia) on February 23, 2008
Lazio Career
Season | Appearances Serie A |
1954-55 | 4 |
1955-56 | 2 |
Total | 6 |
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