Date of birth 28 August 1888 1911–1920 Italy Died July 2, 1975 1908–1921 Pro Vercelli Role Footballer | Years Team Name Guido Ara Place of birth Vercelli, Italy 1919–1926 Pro Vercelli | |
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Guido Ara (28 August 1888 – 2 July 1975) was an Italian association footballer and manager who played as a midfielder.
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Club career
Hailing from Vercelli in the region of Piedmont, Ara is most noted for his entire playing career at his hometown side Pro Vercelli, where he was a one club man, winning six Serie A titles; during the club's entire history they only won seven.
International career
At international level, Ara represented Italy, and took part at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Managing career
Ara went on to manage some of the top clubs in Italy, including Pro Vercelli; he managed the club when they won their seventh and final scudetto title, meaning that Ara was at Pro Vercelli when the club won all of its seven Italian Football Championship titles. He later also coached A.C. Milan during the 1940–41 season.