| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 August 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Foggia, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Cesena | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Foggia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1997–1999 | Foggia | 39 | (1) |
| 1999–2000 | Roma | 0 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Bordeaux (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2000–2006 | Verona | 38 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | → Modena (loan) | 31 | (4) |
| 2003–2004 | → Brescia (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | → Reggina (loan) | 30 | (5) |
| 2005–2006 | → Livorno (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2006–2008 | Catania | 49 | (4) |
| 2009 | Chievo | 12 | (1) |
| 2009– | Cesena | 15 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 1996 | Italy U-15 | 7 | (2) |
| 1996-1997 | Italy U-16 | 10 | (5) |
| 1997–1999 | Italy U-18 | 14 | (2) |
| 1998 | Italy U-17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2001 | Italy U-21 | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of end of 2009/10 season. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Giuseppe Colucci (born 24 August 1980) is an Italian footballer who plays for Cesena.
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Colucci started his professional career with Foggia, where he made 39 league appearances, accompanied by a single goal in 2 seasons with the club. After a successful spell with the Foggia, he was transferred to Serie A side Roma. He spent his time on loan at Bordeaux. He played twice for Bordeaux at 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League in March 2000, verse Valencia CF and AC Fiorentina, as second half substitute.
In 2000 he was sold to Verona, where he made 38 league appearances in 2 seasons. He then loaned to various Serie A clubs: Modena, Brescia,[1] Reggina and Livorno, where he played more regularly at Modena and Reggina.
In August 2006, Colucci was signed by Catania in a co-ownership deal,[2] signing a 3-year deal. He oddly wore no.9 shirt, traditionally for striker. Colucci played 23 and 19 starts in the first two seasons.[3][4] In his third seasaon, he was completely rule out from new coach Walter Zenga's plan, played nil in the league.
On 2 February 2009, team-mate Gennaro Sardo and Colucci was transferred to Chievo in 6-month loan and 6-month contract respectively.[5] Colucci was offered a new contract[6] but failed to reach an agreement with Chievo.
In December 2009, he signed a contract with Cesena. He signed a new contract after Cesena remained at Serie A, extended the contract from 30 June 2012 to 30 June 2013.[7]
Colucci capped 5 times for Italy U21 and played at 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifying. He also played for Italy U18 team that lost to Portugal U18 team at UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship.
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