Andrea Caracciolo
Encyclopedia
Andrea Caracciolo is an Italian
footballer
who plays for Genoa
.
(amateur league); later playing for Como and Pro Vercelli, both in professional leagues, before being signed by Brescia
, the team in which he made his Serie A debut on 6 January 2002, against Bologna
.
During the 2002–2003 Serie A season he played for Perugia
, before returning to Brescia, scoring 12 goals at the end of the 2003–2004 season.
After the relegation of Brescia
, he was signed by Palermo
on 1 July 2005. He soon became Luca Toni
's replacement, who left for Fiorentina
. In the 2005–2006 season, Caracciolo played 35 games, scoring 9 goals. In the next season, Caracciolo has limited chance since the arrival of Amauri
and David Di Michele
. He scored only 5 goals in 27 matches, and made 17 starts.
In June 2007 was sold to Sampdoria
in a co-ownership bid. as their centre forward Emiliano Bonazzoli
is recovering from injury, Francesco Flachi
, Fabio Bazzani
and Fabio Quagliarella
all left the club. That month also saw Caracciolo replaced Quagliarella, Quagliarella replaced Vincenzo Iaquinta
and Fabrizio Miccoli
replaced Caracciolo.
He faced competition with Claudio Bellucci
, Antonio Cassano
and fit again Bonazzoli, which he made only 6 starts.
On 31 January 2008 Caracciolo agreed to return to Brescia
in a permanent transfer.
, with whom he won a European U-21 Championship
in 2004. He also earned a call-up to the 2002 squad.
In November 2004, he made his debut for the Italian national team
in a friendly match against Finland
.
On August 16, 2006 he was recalled to the Azzurri squad by new coach Roberto Donadoni
for a friendly game against Croatia
, replacing Cristiano Lucarelli
in 65th minute.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays for 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...
.
Career
His first football appearances were for Sancolombano of Italian Serie DSerie D
Serie D is the top level of the Italian non-professional football association called Lega Nazionale Dilettanti. The association represents over a million football players and thousands of football teams across Italy. Serie D ranks just below Lega Pro Seconda Divisione , and is thus considered the...
(amateur league); later playing for Como and Pro Vercelli, both in professional leagues, before being signed by Brescia
Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
, the team in which he made his Serie A debut on 6 January 2002, against Bologna
Bologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
.
During the 2002–2003 Serie A season he played for 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....
, before returning to Brescia, scoring 12 goals at the end of the 2003–2004 season.
After the relegation of Brescia
Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
, he was signed by Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
on 1 July 2005. He soon became Luca Toni
Luca Toni
Luca Toni, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Juventus. He has had successful spells at top clubs such as Palermo, Fiorentina, Bayern Munich, and Roma...
's replacement, who left for Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
. In the 2005–2006 season, Caracciolo played 35 games, scoring 9 goals. In the next season, Caracciolo has limited chance since the arrival of Amauri
Amauri
Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira , better known as Amauri, is a Brazilian-born Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Juventus.-Early career:...
and David Di Michele
David di Michele
David Di Michele is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Lecce.-Club career:Di Michele, whose mother is from Casarano, began his career with Lodigiani in the Italian Serie C1 near to his hometown Guidonia, and played for them from 1993 to 1996...
. He scored only 5 goals in 27 matches, and made 17 starts.
In June 2007 was sold to Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
in a co-ownership bid. as their centre forward Emiliano Bonazzoli
Emiliano Bonazzoli
Emiliano Bonazzoli is an Italian footballer, a striker, currently playing for Reggina.- Career :Bonazzoli started his career at Brescia. He played his first professional match on 15 May 1997 against Lecce, which his only match of the season the Serie B Champion. In the next two seasons he...
is recovering from injury, Francesco Flachi
Francesco Flachi
Francesco Flachi is a former Italian professional footballer who is currently suspended from active football due to doping positiveness until 2022.-Fiorentina, Bari and Ancona: 1993–1998 :...
, Fabio Bazzani
Fabio Bazzani
Fabio Bazzani is an Italian association football striker, who currently plays for A.S.D. Mezzolara.He is a striker, notable for his headers, as well as his shooting and strength.-Career:...
and Fabio Quagliarella
Fabio Quagliarella
Fabio Quagliarella is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Juventus and internationally for the Italian national team. He is known for scoring incredible goals from unconventional angles that often catch the goalkeeper by surprise.-Early career:Quagliarella began his...
all left the club. That month also saw Caracciolo replaced Quagliarella, Quagliarella replaced Vincenzo Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus. He is a strong striker who can also play on the wing.-Reggiolo:...
and Fabrizio Miccoli
Fabrizio Miccoli
Fabrizio Miccoli is an Italian football striker who currently is playing for Serie A team Palermo.-Early years:After playing at youth level with Milan, he returned to his native Apulia in 1995 to join Serie C1 team Casarano, where he made his professional debut at the age of 17...
replaced Caracciolo.
He faced competition with Claudio Bellucci
Claudio Bellucci
Claudio Bellucci is an Italian association football striker who currently plays for Modena.-Football career:He started his career with Sampdoria, making his Serie A debut against A.C. Milan on 13 March 1994, at the age of 18. He made one more appearance for the Genoa-based side, before being...
, Antonio Cassano
Antonio Cassano
Antonio Cassano is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Milan as a striker. Nicknamed Il Gioiello di Bari Vecchia , he is known for his short temper as much as his ability on the pitch, which led to the coining of the neologism Cassanata by his former coach, Fabio Capello, in November...
and fit again Bonazzoli, which he made only 6 starts.
On 31 January 2008 Caracciolo agreed to return to Brescia
Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
in a permanent transfer.
International career
Caracciolo played for the Italy U-21 teamItaly national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
, with whom he won a European U-21 Championship
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
in 2004. He also earned a call-up to the 2002 squad.
In November 2004, he made his debut for the Italian national team
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in a friendly match against Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
.
On August 16, 2006 he was recalled to the Azzurri squad by new coach Roberto Donadoni
Roberto Donadoni
Roberto Donadoni is an Italian football manager and former player, last in charge of Serie A club Cagliari.An attacking midfielder or winger known for pace and technique, he was a pillar of the powerhouse AC Milan teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s and one of the pioneers of Major League...
for a friendly game against Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
, replacing Cristiano Lucarelli
Cristiano Lucarelli
He is a staunch admirer of Che Guevara, whose face is frequently displayed on Livorno fans' banners and T-shirts during matches. This first came to the fore in 1997, when, after scoring for Italy's Under-21 side, he celebrated by pulling his jersey over his face to reveal a shirt bearing the...
in 65th minute.