Giuseppe Colucci (footballer)

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Giuseppe Colucci (born 24 August 1980) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder, currently head of scouting at Serie B club Sampdoria.

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Giuseppe Colucci
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-08-24) 24 August 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Sampdoria (head of scouting)
Youth career
–1997 Foggia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1999 Foggia 39 (1)
1999–2000 Roma 0 (0)
1999–2000Bordeaux (loan) 2 (0)
2000–2006 Hellas Verona 39 (0)
2002–2003Modena (loan) 31 (4)
2003–2004Brescia (loan) 17 (1)
2004–2005Reggina (loan) 30 (5)
2005–2006Livorno (loan) 24 (1)
2006–2009 Catania 49 (4)
2009 Chievo 12 (1)
2009–2012 Cesena 70 (3)
2012–2013 Pescara 11 (0)
2013–2014 Reggina 26 (1)
Total 350 (21)
International career
1996 Italy U15 7 (2)
1996–1997 Italy U16 10 (5)
1998 Italy U17 1 (0)
1997–1999 Italy U18 14 (2)
2001 Italy U21 5 (0)
Managerial career
2016–2018 Foggia (general director)
2019–2021 Empoli (scout)
2021–2024 Empoli (head of scouting)
2024– Sampdoria (head of scouting)
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Italy
UEFA European Under-18 Championship
1999 Switzerland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Early career

Colucci started his professional career with Foggia, where he made 39 league appearances, accompanied by a single goal in two seasons with the club. After a successful spell with the Foggia, he was transferred to Serie A side Roma. He spent his time on loan at Bordeaux. He played twice for Bordeaux at 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League in March 2000, verse Valencia CF and AC Fiorentina, as second-half substitute.

Verona

In 2000, he was sold to Verona (in direct exchange deal with Alberto Maria Fontana), where he made 38 league appearances in two seasons. He then loaned to various Serie A clubs: Modena, Brescia,[1] Reggina and Livorno, where he played more regularly at Modena and Reggina.

Catania

In August 2006, Colucci was signed by Catania on a co-ownership deal,[2] and later extended the deal by signing a three-year deal. Colucci made 23 and 19 starts respectively in the first two seasons.[3][4] In his third season, he was not made part of the club's future by new coach Walter Zenga and failed to make an appearance that year.

Chievo and Cesena

On 2 February 2009, team-mate Gennaro Sardo and Colucci was transferred to Chievo in six-month loan and six-month contract respectively.[5] Colucci was offered a new contract[6] but failed to reach an agreement with Chievo.

In December 2009, he signed a contract with Cesena. He signed a new contract after Cesena remained at Serie A, extended the contract from 30 June 2012 to 30 June 2013.[7]

Pescara

Following Cesena's relegation to Serie B, Colucci was presented on 13 July 2012 by newly promoted Serie A side Pescara as their first two acquisitions of the off-season alongside Elvis Abbruscato.[8]

Reggina

On 22 January 2013, he was bought by Reggina.[9] At the same time Giuseppe Rizzo was loaned to Pescara.

International career

Colucci has been capped five times for Italy U21 and played at 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifying. He also played for Italy U18 team that lost to Portugal U18 team at UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship.

Honours

Player

Italy U18

References

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