Roberto Previtali
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Roberto Previtali is an Italian
footballer who plays for Serie B
side AlbinoLeffe
.
, the Province of Bergamo
, Previtali started his professional career with Atalanta
. He made his Serie A debut on 22 April 2001 against Perugia
. He started that match and the Bergamo side 2-2 draw with Perugia away. Previtali graduated from the Primavera under-20 team in June and left for Serie C1
side Lumezzane
on loan in July, along with Mauro Minelli
, which also located in Lombardy
region. His loan with Lumezzane was extended but in August 2002 left for his former club Alzano Virescit, which also a Serie C1 and Lombardy club.
In summer 2003 he left for Serie C1 side Spezia in co-ownership
deal, along with Federico Pettinà. In exchange, Nicola Mingazzini
joined opposite side for undisclosed fee and in co-ownership deal.
In June 2004, Spezia and Atalanta bought the remain registration rights of the players. But in July 2004, he was sold back to the Province of Bergamo
for Serie B
side AlbinoLeffe
.
In 2008–09 and 2009–10 season, he re–gained his regular place, started 52 league matches in possible 82 matches, and also made 7 substitute appearances.
, made 2 appearances in Four Nations 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 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...
.
Early career
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...
, Previtali started his professional career with 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 made his Serie A debut on 22 April 2001 against Perugia
Perugia Calcio
Associazione Calcistica Perugia Calcio is an Italian association football club based in Perugia, Umbria, direct heir of the old Perugia Calcio and A.C. Perugia, excluded from Italian football because of financial troubles....
. He started that match and the Bergamo side 2-2 draw with Perugia away. Previtali graduated from the Primavera under-20 team in June and left for Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
side Lumezzane
A.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....
on loan in July, along with 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...
, which also located in 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...
region. His loan with Lumezzane was extended but in August 2002 left for his former club Alzano Virescit, which also a Serie C1 and Lombardy club.
In summer 2003 he left for Serie C1 side Spezia 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, along with Federico Pettinà. In exchange, Nicola Mingazzini
Nicola Mingazzini
Nicola Mingazzini is an Italian football player. He currently plays for AlbinoLeffe.-Football career:...
joined opposite side for undisclosed fee and in co-ownership deal.
In June 2004, Spezia and Atalanta bought the remain registration rights of the players. But in July 2004, he was sold back to 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...
for 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...
.
AlbinoLeffe
In the first 2 seasons with AlbinoLeffe, he was not the regular starter. He made a break through in 2006-07 season, made 26 league appearances (which started 22 of them). But in 2007-08 season, he just made 7 league appearances (plus 1 in playoffs, total 8), which that season was the best season of AlbinoLeffe in recent years, finished the 4th and as the losing side of promotion playoffs.In 2008–09 and 2009–10 season, he re–gained his regular place, started 52 league matches in possible 82 matches, and also made 7 substitute appearances.
International career
He was the member of Italy national under–20 football teamItaly national under–20 football team
Italy national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.-History:...
, made 2 appearances in Four Nations Tournament
Italy/Germany/Switzerland under-20 Four Nations Tournament
Torneo Quattro Nazioni Under-20 is the annual under-20 football tournament. Since 2003-04 edition until 2009-10 edition, the participate nations were Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, the Alps nations.-2009–10:----------------------------...
.