Walter Bianchi (born 7 November 1963) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender, usually as a left-back, although he was also capable of playing on the right.
Playing career Bianchi made his Serie A debut with AC Milan on 13 September 1987, in a 3–1 away win over Pisa. He spent two seasons with the club, who were being coached by Arrigo Sacchi at the time, playing five games in Serie A; he won the 1987–88 Serie A title with the club and the 1988–89 European Cup.
His career was hampered by injuries; he had to undergo ten surgeries in twelve years overall.
On 28 July 1992, he was hurt in a traffic accident involving the team bus of Hellas Verona F.C. and fell into a coma for several days. He recovered in a few months.
Honours AC Milan Serie A champion: 1987–88. Supercoppa Italiana winner: 1988. European Cup winner: 1988–89.
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