Cristian Zenoni
Encyclopedia
Cristian Zenoni is an Italian
football
defender who currently a free-agent. His twin brother Damiano Zenoni
also is a professional player.
. In 1996, Zenoni was loaned to A.C. Pistoiese
. Described by press as young prospect, In June 2001, he transferred to A.C. Milan
along with Massimo Donati
for 60 billion Italian lire in a cash plus player deal, but quickly transferred to Juventus F.C.
as part of Filippo Inzaghi
's transfer in the opposite direction, he was tagged for 30 billion Italian lire or about €15.6M. He signed a 5-year contract. In summer 2003, Zenoni was loaned to U.C. Sampdoria
with option to sign permanently for 10 million euro. But he was loaned again in summer 2004 and at the end of season he was signed for Sampodoria for €1M.
twice. Making his debut against Argentina
.
He was recalled by coach Roberto Donadoni
, for his first match as coach in August 2006. He played the friendly match losing 0–2 to Croatia
on 16 August as starter.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender who currently a free-agent. His twin brother Damiano Zenoni
Damiano Zenoni
Damiano Zenoni is an Italian footballer. He is the twin brother of Cristian Zenoni.He made his Serie A debut on 1 October 2000 against S.S. Lazio....
also is a professional player.
Football career
Zenoni start his career at native club Atalanta B.C.Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
. In 1996, Zenoni was loaned to A.C. Pistoiese
A.C. Pistoiese
Unione Sportiva Pistoiese 1921 is an Italian association football club, based in Pistoia, Tuscany.At the end of the 2010-11 Eccellenza season, Pistoiese was promoted to Serie D....
. Described by press as young prospect, In June 2001, he transferred to A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
along with Massimo Donati
Massimo Donati
Massimo Donati is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a Central Midfielder for Serie B club Bari.-Italy:...
for 60 billion Italian lire in a cash plus player deal, but quickly transferred to Juventus F.C.
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
as part of Filippo Inzaghi
Filippo Inzaghi
Filippo Inzaghi, Ufficiale OMRI commonly known as Pippo, is a World Cup and UEFA Champions League-winning Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Milan....
's transfer in the opposite direction, he was tagged for 30 billion Italian lire or about €15.6M. He signed a 5-year contract. In summer 2003, Zenoni was loaned to U.C. Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
with option to sign permanently for 10 million euro. But he was loaned again in summer 2004 and at the end of season he was signed for Sampodoria for €1M.
International career
Zenoni has been capped for Italy national football teamItaly national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
twice. Making his debut against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
.
He was recalled by coach Roberto Donadoni
Roberto Donadoni
Roberto Donadoni is an Italian football manager and former player, last in charge of Serie A club Cagliari.An attacking midfielder or winger known for pace and technique, he was a pillar of the powerhouse AC Milan teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s and one of the pioneers of Major League...
, for his first match as coach in August 2006. He played the friendly match losing 0–2 to Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
on 16 August as starter.