Paolo Facchinetti
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Paolo Facchinetti is an Italian
footballer who plays for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Savona
.
, the Province of Bergamo
, Facchinetti started his career with hometown club Atalanta
. He graduated from the Primavera under–19 team in 2003. He then left Atalanta and started his professional career with Serie C2 side Montichiari
in 2004. He scored 10 league goals in 2005–06 Serie C2 season, ⅓ of the team scored. He then signed by Serie B
side Genoa
in 5-year deal but left for Serie C1 side Padova
along with Michele Tarallo
. He was ruled out in January 2007. In July 2007 he left for Padova's league rival Pro Sesto
along with Rodrigue Boisfer
from Genoa, now promoted to Serie A. In July 2008, he remained at Lega Pro Prima Divisione (ex-Serie C1) Group A, but for Pergocrema
along with Tarallo and Danilo Russo
.
In 2009-10 season, Genoa failed to find a club for Facchinetti, made him "without" a club for a season, but costed Genoa €5,200 as amortization and wage. On 16 July 2010, newly promoted Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Savona
signed him from Genoa. Later Tarallo also joined him on 23 July.
, lost to Spain in quarter-final, eventually Spain was the champion. In that match, he replaced Alex Pederzoli
in the 35th minute. He partnered with Atalanta's team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini in the attack. That match the coach filled 5 defenders (Giorgio Chiellini
as wing-back) and 1 strikers at the starting XI (541 or 451). He also started the first 2 matches in the Group stage, but in the third match the coach preferred Luigi Della Rocca
to partner with Pazzini. The Azzurrini's starting XI also filled with team-mate Mauro Belotti
and Gabriele Perico
. Italy lost 3-4 in penalty shootout.
In 2005, he was called to Italy U21 B team (specially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
), against Serie D Best XI. He played his only match with the team against Morocco.
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 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Savona
Savona 1907 F.B.C.
Savona 1907 Foot-Ball Club is an Italian football club located in Savona, Liguria.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-U.S. Savona Calcio:The club was founded in 1907 as Unione Sportiva Savona Calcio....
.
Biography
Born in CalcinateCalcinate
Calcinate is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.-History:...
, 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...
, Facchinetti started his career with hometown club Atalanta
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...
. He graduated from the Primavera under–19 team in 2003. He then left Atalanta and started his professional career with Serie C2 side Montichiari
A.C. Montichiari
Associazione Calcio Montichiari is an Italian association football club, based in Montichiari, Lombardy.The club currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-Recent events:...
in 2004. He scored 10 league goals in 2005–06 Serie C2 season, ⅓ of the team scored. He then 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 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...
in 5-year deal but left for Serie C1 side Padova
Calcio Padova
Calcio Padova is an Italian football club, based in Padua, Veneto. The club was founded in 1910. Padova is playing in Serie B, having last been in Serie A in 1996...
along with Michele Tarallo
Michele Tarallo
Michele Tarallo is an Italian professional football player currently playing for Savona.He played 1 game in the Serie A for A.S. Bari in the 1998/99 season....
. He was ruled out in January 2007. In July 2007 he left for Padova's league rival 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...
along with Rodrigue Boisfer
Rodrigue Boisfer
Rodrigue Boisfer is a French footballer who plays for Serie B team Gubbio.-Genoa:Born in Marseille, Boisfer started his career at Monegasque club AS Monaco FC. He then left for Italian Serie B club Genoa. He made his Serie B debut on 5 Match 1999, replacing Alessandro Manetti in the second half...
from Genoa, now promoted to Serie A. In July 2008, he remained at Lega Pro Prima Divisione (ex-Serie C1) Group A, but 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...
along with Tarallo and Danilo Russo
Danilo Russo
Danilo Russo is an Italian footballer who under contract with Genoa.-Biography:Born in Piano di Sorrento , Russo started his career at Genoa youths system....
.
In 2009-10 season, Genoa failed to find a club for Facchinetti, made him "without" a club for a season, but costed Genoa €5,200 as amortization and wage. On 16 July 2010, newly promoted Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Savona
Savona 1907 F.B.C.
Savona 1907 Foot-Ball Club is an Italian football club located in Savona, Liguria.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-U.S. Savona Calcio:The club was founded in 1907 as Unione Sportiva Savona Calcio....
signed him from Genoa. Later Tarallo also joined him on 23 July.
International career
Pederzoli capped for Italy at 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
, lost to Spain in quarter-final, eventually Spain was the champion. In that match, he replaced Alex Pederzoli
Alex Pederzoli
Alex Pederzoli is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B side Ascoli.-Youth career:Born in Piacenza, Emilia–Romagna, Pederzoli started his career with Emilia–Romagna side Bologna...
in the 35th minute. He partnered with Atalanta's team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini in the attack. That match the coach filled 5 defenders (Giorgio Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Juventus. He is a centre back, who started his career playing as a left back.-Livorno:...
as wing-back) and 1 strikers at the starting XI (541 or 451). He also started the first 2 matches in the Group stage, but in the third match the coach preferred Luigi Della Rocca
Luigi Della Rocca
Luigi Andrea Della Rocca is an Italian football striker. He currently plays for U.S. Triestina Calcio.As of the 2005/06 season, he has played 22 Serie A games, 38 Serie B games and 12 Serie C1 games....
to partner with Pazzini. The Azzurrini's starting XI also filled with team-mate Mauro Belotti
Mauro Belotti
Mauro Belotti is an Italian footballer who plays for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione side Rodengo Saiano.-Biography:Born in Trescore Balneario, the Province of Bergamo, Belotti started his career at hometown club Atalanta Bergamo and finished as 2001–02 Campionato Nazionale Primavera runner–up.Belotti...
and 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...
. Italy lost 3-4 in penalty shootout.
In 2005, he was called to Italy U21 B team (specially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
2005 Mediterranean Games
The XVth Mediterranean Games Almería 2005, commonly known as the 2005 Mediterranean Games were the 15th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Almería, Spain over 10 days, from 24 June to 3 July 2005, where 3,214 athletes from 21 countries participated...
), against Serie D Best XI. He played his only match with the team against Morocco.