Erminio Rullo
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Erminio Rullo is an Italian
footballer who plays for Serie B
club, Modena
.
, Campania
, Rullo started his career with Apulia
side Lecce
. He archived a record by winning three consecutive Campionato Nazionale Primavera between 2002 and 2004, two with Lecce and one with F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
. Rullo was sold to Internazionale
in mid-2001 as a piece–weight to sign Bruno Cirillo
(both in co–ownership
deal) and bought back in June 2002, which Lecce made a higher bid in a closed tender between the 2 clubs to buy the 2 players. With Inter Primavera, he also sometimes featured as wing forward as the team had Giovanni Pasquale
.
Rullo made his Serie A debut on 31 August 2003 against Lazio, the opening match of 2003–04 Serie A. He started the match as winger along with Max Tonetto
and Giuseppe Abruzzese
in left back. He was substituted by Alessandro Budel
at half time as the team already lost 0-3 away at that time. He started 4 more Serie A matches that season, 3 of them as winger.
In 2004–05 Serie A, Rullo ahead Abruzzese at the left back position, under new coach Zdeněk Zeman
who replaced Delio Rossi
. The team now featured only one right winger, Marco Cassetti
, instead of 2 or even 3 in the last season, which also saw the departure of Tonetto.
Rullo followed Lecce relegated to Serie B in mid 2006.
for €1.5 million and Lecce signed Alberto Giuliatto
from Treviso
as replacement. Rullo signed a reported 4½ year contract. Rullo worked as understudy of Mirko Savini
that season and finished as runner-up and promoted to Serie A.
With Napoli at Serie A, Rullo remained as Savini's backup, despite wore no.3 shirt. On 26 June 2008 he was loaned to Serie B
side Triestina
. Napoli later signed Salvatore Aronica
to feature as the new left central back or youth product Luigi Vitale
(2ho took the no.3 shirt) as left wingback ahead Savini.
With Triestina, Rullo made 34 started out of possible 42 Serie B matches. In 2009-10 season, he returned to Napoli, and changed his shirt number to no.33 But Rullo remained as a backup player, which Roberto Donadoni
and then Walter Mazzarri
preferred Aronica (as left central back, left back or left wingback), Juan Camilo Zúñiga (left wingback, summer new signing) and Andrea Dossena
(left wingback, winter new signing).
At the start of 2010–11 Serie A
season, Napoli included Aronica, Dossena, Rullo and Zúñiga in the 25–men squad for 2010–11 UEFA Europa League qualifying (with several players left out), which also saw Rullo's shirt number changed again, this time to no.84 - the year of his birth (Matteo Gianello
took his number). However, he did not received a call-up to that qualifying match.
on 10 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee.
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footballer who plays 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, Modena
Modena F.C.
Modena Football Club is an Italian football club based in Modena, Emilia-Romagna. The club was formed in 1912 and currently plays in Italian Serie B, after being relegated from a two year period in Serie A in the year 2004. The team's previous stay in Italy's top division ended in 1964. The team...
.
Lecce
Born in NaplesNaples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, Campania
Campania
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...
, Rullo started his career with Apulia
Apulia
Apulia is a region in Southern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Strait of Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south. Its most southern portion, known as Salento peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region comprises , and...
side Lecce
U.S. Lecce
Unione Sportiva Lecce or simply U.S. Lecce is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia who play in the Italian Serie A. After being crowned Serie B champions in 2009–10, the team successfully managed to avoid relegation in 2010-11....
. He archived a record by winning three consecutive Campionato Nazionale Primavera between 2002 and 2004, two with Lecce and one with F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera Team is the Under-20 team of F.C. Internazionale Milano, and plays in the Campionato Nazionale Primavera....
. Rullo was sold to Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
in mid-2001 as a piece–weight to sign Bruno Cirillo
Bruno Cirillo
Bruno "Brunillo" Cirillo is an Italian football player who plays as a centre back for PAOK FC.-Italy:...
(both 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) and bought back in June 2002, which Lecce made a higher bid in a closed tender between the 2 clubs to buy the 2 players. With Inter Primavera, he also sometimes featured as wing forward as the team had Giovanni Pasquale
Giovanni Pasquale
Giovanni Pasquale is an Italian footballer. He currently plays for Udinese.-Inter:Pasquale started his career at Internazionale. Due to Francesco Coco's performance, he gained a place in first team...
.
Rullo made his Serie A debut on 31 August 2003 against Lazio, the opening match of 2003–04 Serie A. He started the match as winger along with Max Tonetto
Max Tonetto
Max Tonetto is an Italian football defender. Naturally left footed, his preferred position is the left midfielder position...
and Giuseppe Abruzzese
Giuseppe Abruzzese
Giuseppe Abruzzese is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B side Crotone. Abruzzese had spent most of his career with Serie B clubs.-Andria:...
in left back. He was substituted by Alessandro Budel
Alessandro Budel
Alessandro Budel is an Italian football midfielder who currently plays for Brescia Calcio as a central midfielder.-External links:*...
at half time as the team already lost 0-3 away at that time. He started 4 more Serie A matches that season, 3 of them as winger.
In 2004–05 Serie A, Rullo ahead Abruzzese at the left back position, under new coach Zdeněk Zeman
Zdenek Zeman
Zdeněk Zeman is a Czech-Italian football coach. He has managed numerous different teams, mostly in Italian football, over the years, and is currently in charge of Serie B club Pescara.-Biography:...
who replaced Delio Rossi
Delio Rossi
Delio Rossi is an Italian association football manager, currently managing Fiorentina.-Playing career:Rossi's playing career was not a bright one, as he reached his personal top from 1981 to 1983, playing Serie B with U.S. Foggia, where he spent most of his footballing time...
. The team now featured only one right winger, Marco Cassetti
Marco Cassetti
Marco Cassetti is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A side Roma, as a center back or right-back. He is a hard working, versatile player who is able to cross the ball well.-Early career:...
, instead of 2 or even 3 in the last season, which also saw the departure of Tonetto.
Rullo followed Lecce relegated to Serie B in mid 2006.
Napoli
In January 2007 he left for fellow Serie B side NapoliS.S.C. Napoli
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as Napoli, is a professional Italian football club based in Naples and founded in 1926. The club has spent most of its history in Serie A, where it currently plays its 2011–12 season....
for €1.5 million and Lecce signed Alberto Giuliatto
Alberto Giuliatto
Alberto Giuliatto is an Italian - Canadian footballer who plays as a left defender and is currently a free agent....
from Treviso
Treviso F.B.C. 1993
Football Club Treviso is an Italian football club based in Treviso. The club was formed in 1909, and refounded in 1993 and in 2009. The club currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.Treviso's official colours are light blue and white.-History:...
as replacement. Rullo signed a reported 4½ year contract. Rullo worked as understudy of Mirko Savini
Mirko Savini
Mirko Savini is an Italian footballer defender.-Career:Savini spent most of his early career playing at lower division level, and reached Serie B only in 2002 with Ascoli...
that season and finished as runner-up and promoted to Serie A.
With Napoli at Serie A, Rullo remained as Savini's backup, despite wore no.3 shirt. On 26 June 2008 he was loaned to 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...
side Triestina
U.S. Triestina Calcio
Unione Sportiva Triestina is an Italian football club based in Trieste, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.It is in the season 2010-11 from Serie B, having returned there in 2002 after 11 seasons in Serie C and Serie D, the club was relegated to Lega Pro Prima Divisione.-History:The club was...
. Napoli later signed Salvatore Aronica
Salvatore Aronica
Salvatore Aronica is an Italian association football defender who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli.-Biography:...
to feature as the new left central back or youth product Luigi Vitale
Luigi Vitale
Luigi Vitale is an Italian football defender who currently plays for Serie A club Bologna, on loan from Napoli.-External links:* on Napoli's official website...
(2ho took the no.3 shirt) as left wingback ahead Savini.
With Triestina, Rullo made 34 started out of possible 42 Serie B matches. In 2009-10 season, he returned to Napoli, and changed his shirt number to no.33 But Rullo remained as a backup player, which 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...
and then Walter Mazzarri
Walter Mazzarri
Walter Mazzarri is a retired Italian footballer and the current manager of S.S.C. Napoli.-Playing career:Mazzarri, a midfielder and a product of Fiorentina's youth system, made his professional debut in 1981 for Pescara of Serie B, and played a short Serie A stint in Cagliari the following season,...
preferred Aronica (as left central back, left back or left wingback), Juan Camilo Zúñiga (left wingback, summer new signing) and Andrea Dossena
Andrea Dossena
Andrea Dossena is an Italian footballer who plays as a left back for S.S.C. Napoli.-Early career:Dossena began his career at Verona as a youth player before playing 4 seasons in their senior squad...
(left wingback, winter new signing).
At the start of 2010–11 Serie A
2010–11 Serie A
The 2010–11 Serie A was the 79th season since its establishment, the first under a league committee separate from Serie B. It began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 22 May 2011...
season, Napoli included Aronica, Dossena, Rullo and Zúñiga in the 25–men squad for 2010–11 UEFA Europa League qualifying (with several players left out), which also saw Rullo's shirt number changed again, this time to no.84 - the year of his birth (Matteo Gianello
Matteo Gianello
Matteo Gianello is an Italian football goalkeeper.-External links:* on Napoli's official website...
took his number). However, he did not received a call-up to that qualifying match.
Modena
Having made no appearances for Napoli in the 2010–11 season, Rullo moved to ModenaModena F.C.
Modena Football Club is an Italian football club based in Modena, Emilia-Romagna. The club was formed in 1912 and currently plays in Italian Serie B, after being relegated from a two year period in Serie A in the year 2004. The team's previous stay in Italy's top division ended in 1964. The team...
on 10 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee.