Francesco Benussi
Encyclopedia
Francesco Benussi is an Italian football
who plays goalkeeper for Palermo
.
and Ascoli
. After played as a backup of Giovanni Indiveri, he returned to Venice and played as a backup of Salvatore Soviero before left on loan again for Arezzo
of Serie C1. Benussi became first choice after Soviero departed for Reggina
.
in August 2005. But due to injury of Sicignano, he played 15 Serie A games. Lecce failed to protect her place in Serie A, and saw Sicignano left the club. Benussi became the first choice at the start of 2004–05 season, before left on loan to A.C. Siena
as player exchange with Nicola Pavarini
. At Siena
, he failed to challenge Alex Manninger
for the first choice, and Siena has not decided to bought Benussi outright.
Returned to Lecce for another Serie B season, his first choice place was challenged by Antonio Rosati
but Benussi played 23 Seire B games and all 4 promotion playoffs, to win promotion for the Apulia
club in June 2008.
have signed the goalkeeper on loan from U.S. Lecce
.He played as unused substitute on 9 August, Coppa Italia match that Lecce 4–0 won Vico Equense
.
On 25 October 2009, he played his first match for Livorno, substituted Nico Pulzetti
after goalkeeper Alfonso De Lucia
was sent off. He played as starter in the subsequent 3 league matches and 2 Coppa Italia
games.
, with Rubinho
making the opposite move, reunited with former Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini
. After Palermo signed Giacomo Brichetto
permanently, Benussi also signed permanently from Lecce a week later, on 22 July 2010. He signed a 3-year contract.
Constantly a second choice behind Italian international Salvatore Sirigu
, Benussi has since played only at UEFA Europa League level during his period while at Palermo.
, behind Generoso Rossi
as 2nd goalkeeper. he played once at the tournament.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
who plays goalkeeper for Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
.
Venezia
Benussi started his career at Venezia, After he made his team debut in 1999–2000 season. He was loaned to Serie C1 clubs likes LumezzaneA.C. Lumezzane
Associazione Calcio Lumezzane is an Italian association football club, based in Lumezzane, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1948. The club currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione....
and Ascoli
Ascoli Calcio 1898
Ascoli Calcio 1898 is an Italian football club based in Ascoli Piceno, Marche. The club was formed in 1898 and currently plays in Italian Serie B, having returned to it after two seasons spent in Serie A...
. After played as a backup of Giovanni Indiveri, he returned to Venice and played as a backup of Salvatore Soviero before left on loan again for Arezzo
A.C. Arezzo
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Atletico Arezzo is an Italian association football club based in Arezzo, Tuscany...
of Serie C1. Benussi became first choice after Soviero departed for Reggina
Reggina Calcio
Reggina Calcio are an Italian association football club, the main club of the city of Reggio Calabria. Founded in 1914, they currently play in the Italian Serie B, and play their home matches at the 27,763 seater Stadio Oreste Granillo...
.
Lecce
After Venezia bankruptcy and relegated, Benussi was signed by Lecce, as first a backup to Vincenzo SicignanoVincenzo Sicignano
Vincenzo Sicignano is an Italian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Frosinone.-Football career:...
in August 2005. But due to injury of Sicignano, he played 15 Serie A games. Lecce failed to protect her place in Serie A, and saw Sicignano left the club. Benussi became the first choice at the start of 2004–05 season, before left on loan to A.C. Siena
A.C. Siena
Associazione Calcio Siena is an Italian football club based in Siena.The club currently plays in Serie A, having gained promotion from Serie B at the end of the 2010-2011 season....
as player exchange with Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini is an Italian footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Parma F.C. of Serie A.-Career:Pavarini started his career at Brescia...
. At Siena
A.C. Siena
Associazione Calcio Siena is an Italian football club based in Siena.The club currently plays in Serie A, having gained promotion from Serie B at the end of the 2010-2011 season....
, he failed to challenge Alex Manninger
Alex Manninger
Alexander "Alex" Manninger is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Juventus F.C. in the Italian Serie A. He has played for a variety of high-profile clubs, almost always as a substitute....
for the first choice, and Siena has not decided to bought Benussi outright.
Returned to Lecce for another Serie B season, his first choice place was challenged by Antonio Rosati
Antonio Rosati
Antonio Rosati is an Italian goalkeeper who plays for Serie A club Napoli.-Lecce:His career began at Cisco Calcio Roma, even though he did not play in the Serie C2 championship of 2001-02. He moved to Lecce the following year, in 2002-03, he made his first team debut in February 2005 in Lecce's...
but Benussi played 23 Seire B games and all 4 promotion playoffs, to win promotion for the 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...
club in June 2008.
Livorno
On 12 August 2009 LivornoA.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
have signed the goalkeeper on loan from U.S. 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 played as unused substitute on 9 August, Coppa Italia match that Lecce 4–0 won Vico Equense
A.S.C. Vico Equense
Vico Equense Calcio 1958 is an Italian association football club located in Vico Equense, Campania. The team's colors are blue and white.The club was promoted to Serie D from Eccellenza in 2007–08, and finished its first Serie D campaign with a second place in the Girone I, behind Siracusa...
.
On 25 October 2009, he played his first match for Livorno, substituted Nico Pulzetti
Nico Pulzetti
Nico Pulzetti is an Italian football midfielder. He currently plays for Bologna.-External links:*...
after goalkeeper Alfonso De Lucia
Alfonso De Lucia
Alfonso De Lucia is an Italian association football goalkeeper, currently playing with A.S. Livorno Calcio.-Career:...
was sent off. He played as starter in the subsequent 3 league matches and 2 Coppa Italia
2009–10 Coppa Italia
The 2009–10 Coppa Italia was the sixty-second season of the tournament. The competition started on 2 August 2009 and ended on 5 May 2010.-Serie A :-Serie B :-Prima Divisione :-Seconda Divisione :...
games.
Palermo
On 1 February 2010 Benussi agreed for a loan transfer to PalermoU.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
, with Rubinho
Rubens Fernando Moedim
Rubens Fernando Moedim , aka Rubinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for U.S. Città di Palermo, as a goalkeeper,-Club career:...
making the opposite move, reunited with former Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini is an Italian businessman and the current owner and chairman of Serie A club U.S. Città di Palermo....
. After Palermo signed Giacomo Brichetto
Giacomo Brichetto
Giacomo Brichetto is an Italian professional football player. Currently, he plays for U.S. Città di Palermo.-External links:*...
permanently, Benussi also signed permanently from Lecce a week later, on 22 July 2010. He signed a 3-year contract.
Constantly a second choice behind Italian international Salvatore Sirigu
Salvatore Sirigu
Salvatore Sirigu is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and Italy national football team.-Club career:...
, Benussi has since played only at UEFA Europa League level during his period while at Palermo.
International career
He capped for Italy U20 at 2000 Toulon TournamentToulon Tournament
The Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams...
, behind Generoso Rossi
Generoso Rossi
Generoso Rossi is an Italian footballer who plays for Sorrento.-Career:Rossi started his career at A.S. Bari. he was on loan to Serie C1 teams, and returned to Bari in summer 2000...
as 2nd goalkeeper. he played once at the tournament.
External links
- http://www.gazzetta.it/speciali/serie_b/2008_nw/giocatori/52585.shtml