Full name Giorgio Mazzon 1977–1978 Cheshunt Name Giorgio Mazzon | Role Footballer Years Team | |
Date of birth (1960-09-04) 4 September 1960 (age 55) | ||
Playing position Place of birth Waltham Cross, England | ||
Giorgio Mazzon (born 4 September 1960 in Waltham Cross) is a former English professional footballer who played for Hertford Town, Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur and Aldershot.
Football career
Mazzon a central defender joined Tottenham from non-league Hertford Town in April 1979 having previously made one appearance for Cheshunt in February 1978 against Epping Town. He played a total of seven games for the White Hart Lane club including three as substitute in all competitions. He featured in one match of the 1980-81 FA Cup run in the 6th round tie against Exeter City. Mazzon told the Match of the Day TV crew to use 'Giorgio' instead of 'George' in the team line up when it was broadcast. He transferred to Aldershot in August 1983 and made 195 appearances including 11 as sub and scoring six goals between 1983–88 before being seriously injured in a car accident which ended his career.