Claudio Merlo (; born 7 July 1946) is an Italian professional football coach and a former player, who played as a midfielder.
Club career Merlo twice won the Coppa Italia in 1966 and 1975 with Fiorentina, and finished as a runner-up in the tournament in 1977 with Inter.Mariani, Maurizio. "Italy - Coppa Italia History". RSSSF, 3 April 2009. Retrieved on 8 July 2013. He also helped Fiorentina to the Serie A title during the 1968–69 season, playing 26 of 30 matches.Mariani, Maurizio. "Italy 1968/69". RSSSF, 26 October 2000. Retrieved on 8 July 2013.
International career Merlo earned one cap for Italy, playing at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City against Mexico on 5 January 1969.Mariani, Maurizio. "Italy - International Matches 1960-1969". RSSSF, 21 April 2011. Retrieved on 8 July 2013.
Honours Fiorentina Serie A champion: 1968–69. Coppa Italia winner: 1965–66. Mitropa Cup winner: 1966.
Inter Coppa Italia winner: 1977–78.
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