Paolo Castelli
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Paolo Castelli is an Italian footballer who plays for Monza
. He spent his most of his career at Prima Divisione, 2½ seasons at Seconda Divisione and 2½ seasons at Serie B
. (3rd, 4th and 2nd highest division respectively).
, Lombardy
, Castelli started his career at Internazionale
. He spent 2 seasons on loan at Lombardy side Pro Sesto
, then sold to Cagliari
in co-ownership
deal. In 2001-02 season, he was loaned back to Lombardy for Varese
. And in June 2002 bought back by Inter after an auction between the two clubs.
He then left on loan to Serie C1 club Reggiana
, where he rejoined ex-Inter team-mate Raffaele Nuzzo
. With Nuzzo and Luca Mondini
, Castelli worked as the 3rd choice keeper and in January 2003 left for Reggiana's league rival Prato
, as understudy of Alessio Sarti
. Since the left for Sarti, Castelli became the starting keeper for Prato.
In 2004-05 season he left for Serie C1 side Spezia
along with forward Nicola Napolitano
, which at that time the club partially owned by Inter. He worked as the backup of Hugo Daniel Rubini who spent previous 5 seasons as first choice except 2003-04 season. In January 2005, he left the club after Spezia signed keeper Alex Cordaz
from Inter. At Vittoria, Spezia's league rival, he was the backup of Giancarlo Petrocco.
In July 2005, he left for Lecco
, his first Serie C2 club and Lombardy club since leaving Pro Sesto in 2000 and Varese in 2002 respectively. He competed with Maurizio Monguzzi for the first choice position but in January 2006 left for Serie C1 and Lombardy side Pro Patria.
In summer 2006, Castelli remained in Serie C1 and Lombardy, joined Lucchese
along with Inter team-mate Mathieu Moreau
(which Moreau already spent previous season on loan). He worked as understudy of Alex Brunner
and then Massimo Gazzoli
.
After the fold of Lucchese in 2008, on 22 September 2008, he joined Modena
of Serie B
(the first Serie B club since leaving Cagliari), which Castelli had been trailed since 11 September. Originally a backup of Giorgio Frezzolini
, he played as first choice since round 26, a 3-0 won Empoli
as starter on 16 February 2009, after the injury of Frezzolini. In although Frezzolini recovered, Castelli remained in starting XI. But on 16 May 2009, a 1-4 lost to Bari
(later the champion), he was sent of in the 65th minutes and suspended for 1 match. Frezzolini thus returned to starting XI and secured 2 straight win and 1 clean sheet for Modena to win the relegation battle, finished as the 15th, just 1 point higher than Rimini
the 18th which Rimini eventually lost in relegation playoff and relegated.
He then without a club for 7 months, and on 1 February 2010 signed a contract until end of season with Serie B newcomer Crotone
. He worked as a understudy of Emanuele Concetti
along with young keeper Simone Farelli.
On 19 August 2010 he was signed by Como.
On 29 August 2011 he left for Monza
.
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
. He spent his most of his career at Prima Divisione, 2½ seasons at Seconda Divisione and 2½ seasons at 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...
. (3rd, 4th and 2nd highest division respectively).
Biography
Born in CittiglioCittiglio
Cittiglio is a comune in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km northwest of Milan and about 15 km northwest of Varese...
, Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
, Castelli started his career at 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...
. He spent 2 seasons on loan at Lombardy side Pro Sesto
A.C. Pro Sesto
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Nuova Pro Sesto is an Italian association football club, based in Sesto San Giovanni, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1913. Pro Sesto currently plays in Promozione, having last been in Serie B in 1950. The team's colors are white and blue...
, then sold to 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....
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 2001-02 season, he was loaned back to Lombardy for Varese
A.S. Varese 1910
A.S. Varese 1910 is an Italian football club from Varese, founded 22 March 1910. It currently plays in Serie B, ranked one division below Serie A in the Italian football league.-History:...
. And in June 2002 bought back by Inter after an auction between the two clubs.
He then left on loan to Serie C1 club Reggiana
A.C. Reggiana 1919
Associazione Calcio Reggiana 1919 is an Italian association football club, based in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna. The club was founded in 1919 as A.C. Reggiana and refounded in July 2005 as Reggio Emilia F.C., but it was renamed A.C. Reggiana 1919 soon after the start of the 2005–06 season. The...
, where he rejoined ex-Inter team-mate Raffaele Nuzzo
Raffaele Nuzzo
Raffaele Nuzzo is a former Italian footballer. He spent most of his career at Serie C1 and Serie C2 as backup goalkeeper role.-Internazionale:...
. With Nuzzo and Luca Mondini
Luca Mondini
Luca Mondini is an Italian footballer who plays for Crociati Noceto.-Career:Mondini started his professional career at Internazionale. After he was loaned to Serie C1 clubs, he joined Vicenza which newly promoted to Serie A in mid-1995, replacing Giorgio Sterchele who left for A.S. Roma...
, Castelli worked as the 3rd choice keeper and in January 2003 left for Reggiana's league rival 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 :...
, as understudy of Alessio Sarti
Alessio Sarti
Alessio Sarti is an Italian footballer who as of 2010 without a club.-Prato:Born in Florence, Tuscany, Sarti started his career at Tuscany club Prato. He then sold to Parma and loaned back to Prato...
. Since the left for Sarti, Castelli became the starting keeper for Prato.
In 2004-05 season he left for Serie C1 side Spezia
Spezia Calcio 1906
Spezia Calcio 1906 is an Italian football club, based in La Spezia, Liguria. Founded in 1906, the team's colors are black and white. The club's home ground is Stadio Alberto Picco.-1944 scudetto:...
along with forward Nicola Napolitano
Nicola Napolitano (footballer)
Nicola Napolitano is an Italian footballer who plays for Manfredonia at Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.Napolitano started his career at hometown club and Italian giant Internazionale....
, which at that time the club partially owned by Inter. He worked as the backup of Hugo Daniel Rubini who spent previous 5 seasons as first choice except 2003-04 season. In January 2005, he left the club after Spezia signed keeper Alex Cordaz
Alex Cordaz
Alex Cordaz is an Italian footballer who plays for Cittadella.-Internazionale:Cordaz started his career at Internazionale...
from Inter. At Vittoria, Spezia's league rival, he was the backup of Giancarlo Petrocco.
In July 2005, he left for Lecco
Calcio Lecco 1912
Calcio Lecco 1912 is an Italian football club, based in Lecco, Lombardy.Lecco currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, having last been in Serie A in 1967.The team's colors are blue and dark blue.-History:The club was founded in 1912....
, his first Serie C2 club and Lombardy club since leaving Pro Sesto in 2000 and Varese in 2002 respectively. He competed with Maurizio Monguzzi for the first choice position but in January 2006 left for Serie C1 and Lombardy side Pro Patria.
In summer 2006, Castelli remained in Serie C1 and Lombardy, joined Lucchese
A.S. Lucchese-Libertas
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Football Club Lucca 2011 is an Italian football club, based in Lucca, Tuscany that currently plays in Eccellenza Tuscany.The club was founded in 1905 and having last been in Serie A in 1952....
along with Inter team-mate Mathieu Moreau
Mathieu Moreau
Mathieu Christian Moreau is a French football player. He currently plays for A.S. Varese 1910.-Internazionale:Mathieu Moreau started his career at French most famous youth academy at Nantes. In summer 2001 he joined Internazionale...
(which Moreau already spent previous season on loan). He worked as understudy of Alex Brunner
Alex Brunner
Alex Brunner is a former Italian footballer.-Early career:Brunner started his career at hometown club Triestina. After the club relegated to Serie C1 in summer 1991, Brunner gained his place in first team, made 5 appearances in two Serie C1 seasons...
and then Massimo Gazzoli
Massimo Gazzoli
Massimo Gazzoli is an Italian footballer who plays for Carrarese.-Empoli and early career:Born in Viareggio, the Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Gazzoli started his career at Empoli. He left for Serie C teams Biellese and Marsala before returned to Empoli and played 8 Serie B games. In January 2000 he...
.
After the fold of Lucchese in 2008, on 22 September 2008, he joined 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...
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...
(the first Serie B club since leaving Cagliari), which Castelli had been trailed since 11 September. Originally a backup of Giorgio Frezzolini
Giorgio Frezzolini
Giorgio Frezzolini is an Italian football player, in the role of goalkeeper. He currently plays for Atalanta.-Career:A Lazio youth system product, Frezzolini never played for the biancocelesti and was instead sent on loan to several minor league teams...
, he played as first choice since round 26, a 3-0 won Empoli
Empoli F.C.
Empoli Football Club is an Italian association football club located in Empoli, Tuscany, founded in 1920 and played its first official match in 1921.In recent years, the club has all too often been bouncing between Italy's two top divisions...
as starter on 16 February 2009, after the injury of Frezzolini. In although Frezzolini recovered, Castelli remained in starting XI. But on 16 May 2009, a 1-4 lost to Bari
A.S. Bari
Associazione Sportiva Bari is an Italian football club founded in 1908, they are based in Bari, Apulia and plays in Serie B. The club have spent many seasons bouncing between the top two divisions in Italian football, Serie A and Serie B....
(later the champion), he was sent of in the 65th minutes and suspended for 1 match. Frezzolini thus returned to starting XI and secured 2 straight win and 1 clean sheet for Modena to win the relegation battle, finished as the 15th, just 1 point higher than Rimini
Rimini Calcio F.C.
Associazione Calcio Rimini 1912 is an Italian association football club based in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna....
the 18th which Rimini eventually lost in relegation playoff and relegated.
He then without a club for 7 months, and on 1 February 2010 signed a contract until end of season with Serie B newcomer Crotone
F.C. Crotone
Football Club Crotone is an Italian football club based in Crotone, Calabria. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Serie B, holding home games at Stadio Ezio Scida, which has a 9,631-seat capacity.-History:...
. He worked as a understudy of Emanuele Concetti
Emanuele Concetti
-Career:Concetti started his professional career at Lazio. In mid-2000, he was loaned to Arezzo. At 2002-03 season, initial a backup of Angelo Peruzzi and Luca Marchegiani, he played once for Lazio at UEFA Cup, against FC Red Star Belgrade....
along with young keeper Simone Farelli.
On 19 August 2010 he was signed by Como.
On 29 August 2011 he left for Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
.