Mauro Belotti
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Mauro Belotti is an Italian football
er who plays for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Rodengo Saiano
.
, the Province of Bergamo
, Belotti started his career at hometown club Atalanta Bergamo
and finished as 2001–02 Campionato Nazionale Primavera runner–up.
Belotti graduated from youth team in 2003 and awarded no.33 of the first team. In January 2004, he left for Prato
and joined Primavera team–mate Gabriele Perico
. In summer 2004, he was signed by Serie B
side AlbinoLeffe
along with Perico and Alessandro Diamanti
from Prato. The Province of Bergamo
based club, also signed Primavera team-mate Joelson
(in co-ownership deal) and Mauro Minelli
(on loan) from Atalanta.
In the same transfer window, he was loaned back to Prato for a season. In 2005–06 season, he was awarded no.33 shirt of AlbinoLeffe but failed to make any league appearances. he then left for Pergocrema
and Pavia
.
His no.33 shirt was taken by Francesco Renzetti
in 2008–09 season, made him without a club number, and Belotti left for Lega Pro (ex-Serie C) again in January 2009, this time for South Tyrol
.
In 2009–10 season, he left for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Rodengo Saiano
.
(now a U17 event). He also won 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
, which the tam also consist of Atalanta team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, Gabriele Perico
and Simone Padoin
.
In 2005, he was called to Italy U21 B team specially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
and for a preparation match against Serie D Best XI before the tournament. He played his only match with the team against Libya.
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...
er who plays for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Rodengo Saiano
A.C. Rodengo Saiano
Associazione Calcio Rodengo Saiano was an Italian association football club located in Rodengo-Saiano, , Lombardy Italy.Their colors were yellow and blue.-Four years in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione:...
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Biography
Born in Trescore BalnearioTrescore Balneario
Trescore Balneario is a town and comune in the Province of Bergamo, Lombardy, northern Italy.-History:The city itself is mentioned for the first time in 996 AD....
, the Province of Bergamo
Province of Bergamo
The Province of Bergamo is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. It has a population of 1,098,740 , an area of 2,722.86 square km, and contains 244 comuni...
, Belotti started his career at hometown club Atalanta Bergamo
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...
and finished as 2001–02 Campionato Nazionale Primavera runner–up.
Belotti graduated from youth team in 2003 and awarded no.33 of the first team. In January 2004, he left for Prato
A.C. Prato
Associazione Calcio Prato is an Italian association football club, based in Prato, Tuscany.Prato currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group B, having last been in Serie B in 1964.The team's colors are blue and white.- History :...
and joined Primavera team–mate Gabriele Perico
Gabriele Perico
Gabriele Perico is an Italian footballer. He currently plays for Cagliari.-Biography:Perico started his career at hometown club Atalanta. In 2003-04 season he left for Prato. In summer 2004, he was signed by Serie B side AlbinoLeffe from Prato along with Mauro Belotti and Alessandro Diamanti...
. In summer 2004, he was signed by 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 AlbinoLeffe
U.C. AlbinoLeffe
Unione Calcio AlbinoLeffe is an Italian association football club based in Leffe and also representing the town of Albino, in the Province of Bergamo, Lombardy. AlbinoLeffe plays its home games at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium, in the city of Bergamo, and its official colors are dark blue and...
along with Perico and Alessandro Diamanti
Alessandro Diamanti
Alessandro Diamanti is an Italian professional football player who is currently playing his club football as a second striker for Bologna F.C. 1909.-Prato:...
from Prato. The Province of Bergamo
Province of Bergamo
The Province of Bergamo is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. It has a population of 1,098,740 , an area of 2,722.86 square km, and contains 244 comuni...
based club, also signed Primavera team-mate Joelson
José Joelson Inácio
José Joelson Inácio is a Brazilian footballer.-Biography:Born in Brazil, Joelson started his professional career at Italy along with his elder brother Piá. He finished as 2001–02 Campionato Nazionale Primavera runner–up with the under-20 youth team. In 2002-03 season, he left for Pavia on loan...
(in co-ownership deal) and Mauro Minelli
Mauro Minelli
Mauro Minelli is an Italian footballer who plays for Cremonese.-Football career:Minelli started his career in Atalanta, the most famous club near his born place He spent 2001–02 season at Lumezzane along with Roberto Previtali. In January 2003, he was signed by Verona in co-ownership deal, in...
(on loan) from Atalanta.
In the same transfer window, he was loaned back to Prato for a season. In 2005–06 season, he was awarded no.33 shirt of AlbinoLeffe but failed to make any league appearances. he then left for Pergocrema
U.S. Pergocrema 1932
Unione Sportiva Pergocrema 1932 is an Italian association football club, based in Crema, province of Cremona, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1932 as Pergolettese in Pergoletto, a suburb of the town. Pergocrema currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione...
and Pavia
A.C. Pavia
Associazione Calcio Pavia is an Italian football club, based in Pavia, Lombardy. Pavia currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 1955.- History :The club was founded in 1911....
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His no.33 shirt was taken by Francesco Renzetti
Francesco Renzetti
Francesco Renzetti is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B club Padova. His primary position is at left fullback.-Career:...
in 2008–09 season, made him without a club number, and Belotti left for Lega Pro (ex-Serie C) again in January 2009, this time for South Tyrol
F.C. Südtirol-Alto Adige
F.C. Südtirol-Alto Adige is an Italian association football club, based in the city of Bolzano, South Tyrol.In the season 2011-12 it plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione B.The team's colors are white and red....
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In 2009–10 season, he left for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Rodengo Saiano
A.C. Rodengo Saiano
Associazione Calcio Rodengo Saiano was an Italian association football club located in Rodengo-Saiano, , Lombardy Italy.Their colors were yellow and blue.-Four years in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione:...
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International career
Belotti was the member of Italy U16 squad at 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
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(now a U17 event). He also won 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Liechtenstein from 16 to 26 July 2003. Players born after 1 January 1984 can participate in this competition.- Venues :- Teams :The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were:...
, which the tam also consist of Atalanta team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, Gabriele Perico
Gabriele Perico
Gabriele Perico is an Italian footballer. He currently plays for Cagliari.-Biography:Perico started his career at hometown club Atalanta. In 2003-04 season he left for Prato. In summer 2004, he was signed by Serie B side AlbinoLeffe from Prato along with Mauro Belotti and Alessandro Diamanti...
and Simone Padoin
Simone Padoin
Simone Padoin is an Italian football midfielder, who can also play as a defender.He joined Vicenza from Atalanta in a co-ownership deal which became full-ownership one year later...
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In 2005, he was called to Italy U21 B team specially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
Football at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The football competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was won by Spain. The competition took place between June 23, with the final being held on July 3, 2005. 9 teams participated in this event:These nine teams were sorted into three groups of three teams...
and for a preparation match against Serie D Best XI before the tournament. He played his only match with the team against Libya.