Danilo D'Ambrosio
Encyclopedia
Danilo D'Ambrosio is an Italian
footballer who plays as a defender for Serie B
club Torino
.
, Danilo along with his twin brother Dario
joined Fiorentina
Primavera team in 2005 after the bankrupt of Campania side Salernitana
. He started to play as a midfielder.
In January 2008, Danilo graduated from the U20 youth team and joined Serie C1
side Potenza in co-ownership
deal. In June 2008 he was bought back by La Viola and joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Juve Stabia
in another co-ownership deal (at first a loan and turned to co-own deal in January). At Juve Stabia, he also played as midfielder. In June 2009, he was bought outright by Juve Stabia.
In January 2010, he joined Torino
of Serie B
in co-ownership deal to reinforce the squad which some of Toro players had made a transfer request after they were attacked by ultra
.
team in a friendly match against Denmark
.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
footballer who plays as a defender for Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club Torino
Torino F.C.
Torino Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Torino, is a professional Italian football club based in Turin, Piedmont, that was founded in 1906. The club has spent most of its history in the top tier in Italian football....
.
Club career
Born in Naples, CampaniaCampania
Campania is a region in southern Italy. The region has a population of around 5.8 million people, making it the second-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km² makes it the most densely populated region in the country...
, Danilo along with his twin brother Dario
Dario D'Ambrosio
Dario D'Ambrosio is an Italian footballer who plays for Triestina at Serie B.-Biography:Along with his twin brother Danilo, D'Ambrosio brothers started his career at Fiorentina Primavera team. In 2007-08 season, he left for Serie C2 side Scafatese. In the next season, he left for Lecco at Lega Pro...
joined Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
Primavera team in 2005 after the bankrupt of Campania side Salernitana
Salernitana Calcio 1919
Salerno Calcio, or simply Salerno is an Italian association football club from Salerno, Campania.The club is not the legitimate heir of the former Salernitana Calcio 1919, but there is however a sports continuity between the two companies thanks to Article 52 NOIF of FIGC, and the fact that they...
. He started to play as a midfielder.
In January 2008, Danilo graduated from the U20 youth team and joined Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
side Potenza in co-ownership
Co-ownership (football)
Co-ownership is a system whereby two football clubs own the contract of a player jointly, although the player is only registered to play for one club...
deal. In June 2008 he was bought back by La Viola and joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Juve Stabia
S.S. Juve Stabia
Società Sportiva Juve Stabia is an Italian football club, based in Castellammare di Stabia, Campania. The club was first founded in 1907 and has been refounded at various points during its history, the most recent being in 2002....
in another co-ownership deal (at first a loan and turned to co-own deal in January). At Juve Stabia, he also played as midfielder. In June 2009, he was bought outright by Juve Stabia.
In January 2010, he joined Torino
Torino F.C.
Torino Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Torino, is a professional Italian football club based in Turin, Piedmont, that was founded in 1906. The club has spent most of its history in the top tier in Italian football....
of Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
in co-ownership deal to reinforce the squad which some of Toro players had made a transfer request after they were attacked by ultra
Ultras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
.
International career
On 11 August 2010, D'Ambrosio made his debut with the Italy U-21Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
team in a friendly match against Denmark
Denmark national under-21 football team
The Denmark national under-21 football team has played since 1976 and is controlled by the Danish Football Association. Before 1976, the age limit was 23 years.-U-21 European Championship:*1978 – Quarterfinals*1980 to 1984 – Did not qualify...
.