- Cristian Zenoni
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Cristian Zenoni Personal information Date of birth April 23, 1977 Place of birth Trescore Balneario, Italy Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) Playing position Defender Club information Current club U.C. Albinoleffe Number 22 Youth career 1994–1996 Atalanta Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1996–2001 Atalanta 120 (2) 1996–1997 → Pistoiese (loan) 30 (0) 2001 Milan 0 (0) 2001–2005 Juventus 37 (2) 2003–2005 → Sampdoria (loan) 59 (0) 2005–2008 Sampdoria 86 (1) 2008–2010 Bologna 49 (0) 2010– U.C. Albinoleffe 8 (0) National team 2001–2006 Italy 2 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).Cristian Zenoni (born 23 April 1977 in Trescore Balneario, Province of Bergamo) is an Italian football defender who currently a free-agent. His twin brother Damiano Zenoni also is a professional player.
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Football career
Zenoni start his career at native club Atalanta B.C.. In 1996, Zenoni was loaned to A.C. Pistoiese. Described by press as young prospect, In June 2001, he transferred to A.C. Milan along with Massimo Donati for 60 billion Italian lire in a cash plus player deal,[1] but quickly transferred to Juventus F.C. as part of Filippo Inzaghi's transfer in the opposite direction, he was tagged for 30 billion Italian lire or about €15.6M. He signed a 5-year contract. In summer 2003, Zenoni was loaned to U.C. Sampdoria [2] with option to sign permanently for 10 million euro.[3] But he was loaned again in summer 2004 and at the end of season he was signed for Sampodoria for €1M.[4]
International career
Zenoni has been capped for Italy national football team twice. Making his debut against Argentina.
He was recalled by coach Roberto Donadoni, for his first match as coach in August 2006. He played the friendly match losing 0–2 to Croatia on 16 August as starter.
References
- ^ Antonello Capone, Andrea Masala (2001-06-03). "Il Milan ha in pugno Thuram e Inzaghi" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport. http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2001/giugno/03/Milan_pugno_Thuram_Inzaghi_ga_0_0106037437.shtml. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "Sampdoria continue signing spree". UEFA.con. 2003-06-25. http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=ita/news/newsid=77170.html. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ^ Six-Monthly Report at 31 December 2003
- ^ Six-Monthly Report at 31 December 2004
External links
- (Italian) bolognafc.it Profile and stats
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