Federico Masi
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Federico Masi is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B
club Bari
. Masi could plays as a right back or centre-back.
, the Province of Rome
, Lazio, Masi started his career at Atletico 2000 of Rome. In 2005 he joined Tuscany
club Fiorentina
, at first on loan.
Masi wore no.44 (2008–09), no.48 (2009–10)) and no.39 (2010–11) in the first team and named in squad "List B" of 2008–09 and 2009–10 UEFA Champions League. Masi made his professional and European debut on 10 December 2008, replacing Riccardo Montolivo
in the last minute. Before the match Viola certainly finished as the third and the opponent Steaua as the fourth.
Masi injured in his knee (anterior cruciate ligament
) in May 2010.
He was a overage player for the Primavera under-20 team in 2010–11 season. That season he played 15 times in the youth league group stage, shared the role with Andrea Bagnai. Moreover, Michele Camporese
who promoted to the first team, occasionally played the big match for the youth team. Masi finished as the runner-up of 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
. He played the final as a substitute of Alessio Fatticcioni. In March, he won Coppa Italia Primavera
. He played both legs of the finals as centre-back, partnered with Camporese. However Masi did not play in the playoffs round in the youth league, to comply with overage quota (instead one of the quota given to Andrea Seculin
) and gave chance to younger players.
Masi also played once in 2010–11 Coppa Italia
.
club Bari
in co-ownership deal
. He made his Serie B debut in the first round, as a starting right-back.
, France. He only started once in 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
. However in the elite round
he started all three games. The team was eliminated by Ukraine
in the third game.
He received call-up to U-18 training camp in 2007.
Masi was promoted to U-20 team directly in August 2008, a feeder team of U21, for 2008–09 Four Nations Tournament
. However he did not entered the squad for 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
in Moldova. He also received another U-20 call-up in December 2009 and again in May 2010, both for 2009–10 Four Nations Tournament. After the injury, he returned to the feeder team of U-21 in March 2011, for 2010–11 Four Nations Tournament, but again did not play.
In 2011–12 season, Masi was too old for U-20 team. Instead, he received a call-up from Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
, winning Serbian First League
selection.
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club Bari
A.S. Bari
Associazione Sportiva Bari is an Italian football club founded in 1908, they are based in Bari, Apulia and plays in Serie B. The club have spent many seasons bouncing between the top two divisions in Italian football, Serie A and Serie B....
. Masi could plays as a right back or centre-back.
Fiorentina
Born in FrascatiFrascati
Frascati is a town and comune in the province of Rome in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location of several international scientific...
, the Province of Rome
Province of Rome
The Province of Rome , is a province in the Lazio region of Italy. The province can be viewed as the extended metropolitan area of the city of Rome, although in its more peripheral portions, especially to the north, it comprises towns surrounded by rural landscape.-Geography:The Province of Rome...
, Lazio, Masi started his career at Atletico 2000 of Rome. In 2005 he joined Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
club 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...
, at first on loan.
Masi wore no.44 (2008–09), no.48 (2009–10)) and no.39 (2010–11) in the first team and named in squad "List B" of 2008–09 and 2009–10 UEFA Champions League. Masi made his professional and European debut on 10 December 2008, replacing Riccardo Montolivo
Riccardo Montolivo
Riccardo Montolivo is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina and the Italian national team. He was appointed club captain during the 2009–10 season.Montolivo is a prototypical "regista" , similar to Andrea Pirlo...
in the last minute. Before the match Viola certainly finished as the third and the opponent Steaua as the fourth.
Masi injured in his knee (anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
) in May 2010.
He was a overage player for the Primavera under-20 team in 2010–11 season. That season he played 15 times in the youth league group stage, shared the role with Andrea Bagnai. Moreover, Michele Camporese
Michele Camporese
Michele Camporese is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Fiorentina.-Club career:Born in Pisa, Tuscany, Camporese is a product of Fiorentina's youth system. He made his debut for the Viola in the Coppa Italia tie against Empoli on 26 October 2010, replacing Alessandro...
who promoted to the first team, occasionally played the big match for the youth team. Masi finished as the runner-up of 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
Torneo di Viareggio
The Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
. He played the final as a substitute of Alessio Fatticcioni. In March, he won Coppa Italia Primavera
Coppa Italia Primavera
The Coppa Italia Primavera is an Italian football competition played for by youth teams from Campionato Primavera. All players are under 20 of age. The first edition was held in the 1972-73 season....
. He played both legs of the finals as centre-back, partnered with Camporese. However Masi did not play in the playoffs round in the youth league, to comply with overage quota (instead one of the quota given to Andrea Seculin
Andrea Seculin
Andrea Seculin is an association footballer who plays for Italian Serie B club Juve Stabia.-Early career:Born in Gorizia, Venezia Giulia, Seculin started his career in Pro Romans of Romans d'Isonzo...
) and gave chance to younger players.
Masi also played once in 2010–11 Coppa Italia
2010–11 Coppa Italia
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.
Bari
In July 2011 he left for Serie BSerie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club Bari
A.S. Bari
Associazione Sportiva Bari is an Italian football club founded in 1908, they are based in Bari, Apulia and plays in Serie B. The club have spent many seasons bouncing between the top two divisions in Italian football, Serie A and Serie B....
in co-ownership deal
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...
. He made his Serie B debut in the first round, as a starting right-back.
International career
Masi capped for Azzurrini since under-16 level. He received his first call-up to 2005 Torneo Giovanile di Natale In December. He finished as the runner-up of a youth tournament in Montaigu, VendéeMontaigu, Vendée
Montaigu is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-External links:***...
, France. He only started once in 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2007 is the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2007. Top two teams from each group and the best third-placed team will enter UEFA U-17 Championship 2007 ....
. However in the elite round
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship elite qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2007 is the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2007. , , and automatically qualify for this round. The winners of each group join hosts at the final tournament.-Group 1:...
he started all three games. The team was eliminated by Ukraine
Ukraine national under-17 football team
The Ukraine national under-17 football team represents Ukraine in international football at this age level and is controlled by Football Federation of Ukraine, the governing body for football in Ukraine....
in the third game.
He received call-up to U-18 training camp in 2007.
Masi was promoted to U-20 team directly in August 2008, a feeder team of U21, for 2008–09 Four Nations Tournament
Italy/Germany/Switzerland under-20 Four Nations Tournament
Torneo Quattro Nazioni Under-20 is the annual under-20 football tournament. Since 2003-04 edition until 2009-10 edition, the participate nations were Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, the Alps nations.-2009–10:----------------------------...
. However he did not entered the squad for 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2009 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. The final tournament of the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship is preceded by two qualification stages: a qualifying round and an Elite round...
in Moldova. He also received another U-20 call-up in December 2009 and again in May 2010, both for 2009–10 Four Nations Tournament. After the injury, he returned to the feeder team of U-21 in March 2011, for 2010–11 Four Nations Tournament, but again did not play.
In 2011–12 season, Masi was too old for U-20 team. Instead, he received a call-up from Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
Italy under-21 Serie B representative team is the football representative team of Serie B and is controlled by the Lega Serie B. Due to sponsorship reason, the team was credited as Under-21 Serie B TIM until 2010....
, winning Serbian First League
Serbian First League
Serbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
selection.