Francesco Bolzoni
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Francesco Bolzoni in Lodi is an Italian
footballer who plays for Serie A
club Siena
.
before joining Inter's academy. Bolzoni has played for every academy team from the Esordienti (under-13) to the Primavera
(under-20).
During the season 2006–2007, Bolzoni was part of the winning side, when F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
won the Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti
(under-20 Italian Championship).
He made his first-team debut on February 1, 2007, playing 26 minutes of the Tim Cup (Italian Cup) semi-final return leg against U.C. Sampdoria
at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
On 19 September 2007, Bolzoni, alongside with Esposito and Puccio
, was selected for the first time in the 20 man squad for the UEFA Champions League
match against Fenerbahçe. However he failed to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League, on that day. In the following match against PSV Eindhoven he came on as a substitute for Santiago Solari
in the 70th minute, making his first UEFA Champions League
appearance.
On 12 December, during an away match against PSV Eindhoven, Bolzoni started his first UEFA Champions League match, and also played the whole 90 minutes. The game ended in 1–0 win for Internazionale.
Bolzoni has renewed his contract with the club until 30 June 2012.
On 24 May 2009, in a match against Cagliari
he made his Serie A
debut for Inter coming in as substitute for Cristian Chivu
.
On 1 July 2009 it was announced that Bolzoni had signed for Genoa
as part of the deal that saw Thiago Motta
sign for Internazionale
.
On 17 August 2009 he was loaned to Frosinone
.
On 8 July 2010 Siena
bought Bolzoni on loan with the possibility to acquire 50% of his ecnomic rights, fact that occurred on 22 June 2011.
national team for the matches against Croatia
and Greece.
On 21 November 2007, he made his debut for the Italy U-21
national team, in a qualification match
against Faroe Islands
but did not make the final 23-man squad for the tournament
.
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 for Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
club 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....
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Club career
Bolzoni started out at San Colombano al LambroSan Colombano al Lambro
San Colombano al Lambro is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 km southeast of Milan. It is an exclave of the province, completely surrounded by territory of the Province of Lodi or the Province of Pavia...
before joining Inter's academy. Bolzoni has played for every academy team from the Esordienti (under-13) to the 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....
(under-20).
During the season 2006–2007, Bolzoni was part of the winning side, when 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....
won the Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti
Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti
The Campionato Nazionale Primavera – Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti, is an Italian football competition played by youth teams of all Serie A and all Serie B clubs, and organized by the Football League. All players must be under 20, but two overaged are allowed in eliminatory rounds...
(under-20 Italian Championship).
He made his first-team debut on February 1, 2007, playing 26 minutes of the Tim Cup (Italian Cup) semi-final return leg against 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...
at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
On 19 September 2007, Bolzoni, alongside with Esposito and Puccio
Gabriele Puccio
Gabriele Puccio is a defender who can also play in midfielder for Pavia.-FC Internazionale:Puccio worked his way up from Inter's Pulcini A team and has since worked his way up...
, was selected for the first time in the 20 man squad for the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
match against Fenerbahçe. However he failed to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League, on that day. In the following match against PSV Eindhoven he came on as a substitute for Santiago Solari
Santiago Solari
Santiago Hernán Solari Poggio is a retired Argentine professional football player.-Career:El Indiecito. Solari played for Newell's Old Boys, local amateur Renato Cesarini and attended Richard Stockton College playing one season before moving to Buenos Aires' CA River Plate in 1996...
in the 70th minute, making his first UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
appearance.
On 12 December, during an away match against PSV Eindhoven, Bolzoni started his first UEFA Champions League match, and also played the whole 90 minutes. The game ended in 1–0 win for Internazionale.
Bolzoni has renewed his contract with the club until 30 June 2012.
On 24 May 2009, in a match against Cagliari
Cagliari Calcio
Cagliari Calcio is an Italian football club based in Cagliari, Sardinia. The club was formed in 1920 and currently plays in Italian Serie A, having spent a large part of recent years mainly in Serie A and Serie B....
he made his Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
debut for Inter coming in as substitute for Cristian Chivu
Cristian Chivu
Cristian Eugen Chivu is a Romanian footballer. He currently plays for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A. He usually plays as a left back but can play as a center back as well as in defensive midfield when needed....
.
On 1 July 2009 it was announced that Bolzoni had signed for Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
as part of the deal that saw Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta Santon Olivares , known as Thiago Motta, is a Brazilian-born Italian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club Internazionale....
sign for 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...
.
On 17 August 2009 he was loaned to Frosinone
Frosinone Calcio
Frosinone Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Frosinone, Lazio. The club was founded in 1928 and refounded in 1991, following cancellation by the Italian Football Federation.It in the season 2011-12 plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione/B....
.
On 8 July 2010 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....
bought Bolzoni on loan with the possibility to acquire 50% of his ecnomic rights, fact that occurred on 22 June 2011.
International career
On 5 October 2007 Pierluigi Casiraghi called up Bolzoni, although still 18 years old, to form part of 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...
national team for the matches against Croatia
Croatia national under-21 football team
The Croatia national under-21 football team, also known as Croatia under-21 or Croatia U21 is a youth association football national team which represents Croatia at this age level and is a feeder team for the Croatia national football team....
and Greece.
On 21 November 2007, he made his debut for the Italy U-21
Italy 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...
national team, in a qualification match
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship Qualification Group 1
The teams competing in Group 1 of the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championships qualifying competition are Albania, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Faroe Islands, Greece and Italy.-Standings:Key:...
against Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national under-21 football team
The Faroe Islands national under-21 football team are a feeder team to the Faroe Islands national football team. The Faroe Islands U21 team was first formed in 2006 and took part in UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying for the first time in 2007 and 2008...
but did not make the final 23-man squad for the tournament
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
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Honours
- Trofeo Giacinto FacchettiTrofeo Giacinto FacchettiThe Campionato Nazionale Primavera – Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti, is an Italian football competition played by youth teams of all Serie A and all Serie B clubs, and organized by the Football League. All players must be under 20, but two overaged are allowed in eliminatory rounds...
(Under-20 Italian Championship)- Winner : 2006/07
- Runner-Up : 2007/08
- Torneo di ViareggioTorneo di ViareggioThe Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
- Winner : 2008