Antonio Rizzo

Antonio Rizzo
Personal information
Full name Antonio Rizzo
Date of birth 28 March 1981 (1981-03-28) (age 30)
Place of birth Civitavecchia, Italy
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Playing position Right Back
Club information
Current club Ravenna
Youth career
A.S. Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 Gubbio 78 (2)
2003–2005 Fiorentina 7 (0)
2004–2005 Spezia (loan) 33 (0)
2005–2008 Perugia 54 (2)
2008– Reggina 0 (0)
2008–2009 Cremonese (loan) 9 (0)
2009–2010 Ravenna (loan) 32 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 June 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

Antonio Rizzo (born 28 March 1981) is an Italian footballer who plays for Ravenna at Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

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Biography

Early career

Rizzo started his career at A.S. Roma. He joined Serie C2 side Gubbio in co-ownership deal. In summer 2003, he joined Serie B side Fiorentina who promoted from Serie C2 in co-ownership for €77,500.[1] In June 2004, Roma gave up the remain 50% registration rights to La Viola for free.[1] La Viola loaned him to Serie C1 side Spezia, which he won Coppa Italia Serie C.[2]

Perugia

In summer 2005, he joined Serie C1 side Perugia in co-ownership deal,[3] but failed to play regularly in the first season. He signed a contract extension in April 2007 which last until June 2009.[4]

Reggina and loans

In January 2008, he was signed by Serie A side Reggina[5] but loaned back to Perugia. In summer 2008, he joined Cremonese of Lega Pro Prima Divisione. But in mid-season, he joined league rival Ravenna, swapped with Fabrizio Anzalone. In July 2009, he remained at Ravenna and joined with Reggina "team-mate" Tommaso Squillace and Josias Basso Lisboa on loan.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Approvazione Situazione Mensile al 31 maggio 2004" (in Italian). AS Roma. 2004-06-30. http://109.75.174.100/~asroma/downloads/corporate_investor/1287664872.pdf. Retrieved 23 September 2011. 
  2. ^ Andrea Fazi (2005-05-05). "Spezia, la Coppa è tua!" (in Italian). Città della Spezia. http://www.cittadellaspezia.com/La-Spezia/Cronaca/redirezionata-8654.aspx. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  3. ^ Marcello Mastrocola (2006-06-20). "UFFICIALE: la Fiorentina cede Rizzo al Perugia" (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=31124. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  4. ^ Christian Seu (2007-04-11). "Perugia, Rizzo rinnova" (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=56527. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  5. ^ Germano D'Ambrosio (2008-01-29). "UFFICIALE: Reggina, preso Rizzo" (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=91272. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  6. ^ "Trasferimento calciatori" (in Italian). Reggina Calcio. 2009-07-10. http://www.regginacalcio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=779&Itemid=15. Retrieved 2009-07-15. 

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