Fabio Virgili
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Fabio Virgili is an Italian footballer who plays for Paganese
.
, Umbria
, Virgili started his professional career at Emilia–Romagna club Parma
. In summer 2005, he left the Primavera Youth Team and joined Serie C1
side Napoli
in co-ownership
deal, where he won the league champion as unused member. In June 2006, he was bought back by Parma and became 3rd goalkeeper behind Luca Bucci
and Alfonso De Lucia
. He played his single appearance that season on Coppa Italia
quarter-final 2nd legs, where Parma draw with A.S. Roma
in 2-2 and won 4-3 in aggregate. In the next season, he was the backup of Bucci and Nicola Pavarini
along with Radek Petr
and Eros Corradini.
In July 2008, he joined Carpenedolo
along with Parma team-mate Thomas Som
. Although he played as a regular starter for the Seconda Divisione side, he joined hometown club Sporting Terni in August 2009.
On 19 August 2010 he was signed by Paganese
.
. Along with Daniele Padelli
, they were Emiliano Viviano
's backup. He was the first choice goalkeeper at 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
, ahead Giacomo Bindi
. He also capped at 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification, ahead Davide Petrachi
.
Paganese Calcio 1926
Paganese Calcio 1926 is an Italian association football club from Pagani, Campania.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-History:The club was founded in 1926....
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Biography
Born in TerniTerni
Terni is a city in southern Umbria, central Italy, capital of the province of Terni, located in the plain of the Nera river. It is 104 km N of Rome, 36 km NW of Rieti, and 29 km S of Spoleto.-History:...
, Umbria
Umbria
Umbria is a region of modern central Italy. It is one of the smallest Italian regions and the only peninsular region that is landlocked.Its capital is Perugia.Assisi and Norcia are historical towns associated with St. Francis of Assisi, and St...
, Virgili started his professional career at Emilia–Romagna club Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
. In summer 2005, he left the Primavera Youth Team and joined 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 Napoli
S.S.C. Napoli
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as Napoli, is a professional Italian football club based in Naples and founded in 1926. The club has spent most of its history in Serie A, where it currently plays its 2011–12 season....
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, where he won the league champion as unused member. In June 2006, he was bought back by Parma and became 3rd goalkeeper behind Luca Bucci
Luca Bucci
Luca Bucci is a retired Italian football goalkeeper.-Club career:After a few years in the third and second levels, Bucci made his Serie A debut playing for Parma F.C., in a league match against Udinese Calcio on August 29, 1993...
and Alfonso De Lucia
Alfonso De Lucia
Alfonso De Lucia is an Italian association football goalkeeper, currently playing with A.S. Livorno Calcio.-Career:...
. He played his single appearance that season on Coppa Italia
Coppa Italia 2006-07
The 2006/2007 Coppa Italia final was played, like the two previous editions, between Internazionale and Roma. The first match was played in Rome on May 9th 2007, and the second leg in Milan on May 17th 2007...
quarter-final 2nd legs, where Parma draw with A.S. Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
in 2-2 and won 4-3 in aggregate. In the next season, he was the backup of Bucci and Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini is an Italian footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Parma F.C. of Serie A.-Career:Pavarini started his career at Brescia...
along with Radek Petr
Radek Petr
Radek Petr is a Czech footballer who plays for Eupen at Belgian First Division.-Biography:Petr started his career at hometown club Baník Ostrava. In August 2007, he signed a 4-year contract with Serie A side Parma for undisclosed fees, as 3rd keeper behind Luca Bucci and Nicola Pavarini, along...
and Eros Corradini.
In July 2008, he joined Carpenedolo
A.C. Carpenedolo
Associazione Calcio Carpenedolo is an Italian association football club, based in Carpenedolo, Lombardy.Carpenedolo currently plays in Serie D.The team's colors are red and black.-From Lega Pro Seconda Divisione to Serie D:...
along with Parma team-mate Thomas Som
Thomas Som
Thomas Fabrice Som is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for Como at Italian Prima Divisione.-Biography:Som started his career at Italy for Crociati Noceto, located at Noceto, the Province of Parma. In January 2005, he signed a youth contract with Parma, where he started to play as a forward...
. Although he played as a regular starter for the Seconda Divisione side, he joined hometown club Sporting Terni in August 2009.
On 19 August 2010 he was signed by Paganese
Paganese Calcio 1926
Paganese Calcio 1926 is an Italian association football club from Pagani, Campania.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-History:The club was founded in 1926....
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International career
Virgili was a unused member of Italy U20 team at 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
. Along with Daniele Padelli
Daniele Padelli
Daniele Padelli is an Italian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Udinese Calcio on loan from U.C...
, they were Emiliano Viviano
Emiliano Viviano
Emiliano Viviano is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Internazionale.-Club career:...
's backup. He was the first choice goalkeeper at 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
, ahead Giacomo Bindi
Giacomo Bindi
Giacomo Bindi is an Italian footballer who plays for Crotone.-Early career:Born in Siena, Tuscany, Bindi started his career at Arezzo the near-by province...
. He also capped at 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification, ahead Davide Petrachi
Davide Petrachi
Davide Petrachi is an Italian football goalkeeper who, as of 2007, is playing for A.S. Melfi on loan from Lecce. Petrachi grew out of the Lecce youth system, winning the scudetto in 2005 with Lecce youth squad. He measures 184 cm, weighing 75 kg.-External...
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