Giacomo Bindi
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Giacomo Bindi is an Italian footballer who plays for Crotone
.
, Tuscany, Bindi started his career at Arezzo
the near-by province. In summer 2003, he joined Internazionale
's Allievi Nazionali Team, which he also played once for Primavera Team, behind Simone Villanova
and Alex Cordaz
(who already promoted to 1st team) as 3rd goalkeeper along with Nathan Coe
(who also plays at Berretti Team
). In June 2004, he was bought permanently, signed a youth contract and promoted to Primavera Team. Bindi also call-up to first team in 2003–04 season and played once in club friendly. In 2004–05 season he was the 4th choice goalkeeper of the first team (which usually the Primavera team first choice), behind Francesco Toldo, Alberto Fontana and Fabián Carini
, ahead Cordaz and Moreno Impagnatiello, which he played in a few friendlies. In the next season, Bindi remained as 4th keeper and also played in pre-season friendlies.
in July 2006, where he played as first choice. In the next season, he left for Serie C1 Group B side Sambenedettese
where he played as Stefano Visi's backup. In the mid-season, he left for Manfredonia
of Serie C1 Group A, where he played as Alberto Frison
's backup, replaced Manolo Leacche. In 2008–09 season, he remained at the same level, for Monza
, where he was the backup of Enrico Rossi Chauvenet
, another Inter youth product. In the mid-season, he left for Prima Divisione Group B (ex-Serie C1) side Pistoiese
on loan. Which he replaced Francesco Conti
as first choice who left the club in mid-season and ahead Gianmatteo Mareggini
, the 41 year-old ex-first choice. In 2009–10 season, he remained at Prima Divisione Group B for Foggia
, ahead Damiano Milan as first choice.
on a reported free transfer. He joined Serie B side Crotone
in co-ownership
deal on the same day. He was the third keeper of the team, behind Inter youth product Vid Belec
and Emanuele Concetti
. Since January he was promoted to the second keeper and took the starting place in the 2011–12 Serie B
.
as Fabio Virgili
's backup. He was not call-up to 2004 edition as the coach preferred Andrea Consigli
and Danilo Russo
.
He played his single appearances for Italy U18 team (U19's feeder team) in October 2004, which he received call-up along with team-mate Matteo Momentè
. Bindi also played another match for U18 team in unofficial match on 31 May 2006, which the de facto U19 B team, 3–1 won Juniores Best XI. The unofficial match Azzurrini won Juniores Best XI 3–1, the two Inter strikers (Momentè & Domenico Germinale
) scored 1 goal each. The U19 team against Serie D Best XI on the next day and both team filled with players that no longer eligible to 2007 U19 Euro
and the team eliminated from 2006 edition.
He then call-up to 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
, as Andrea Consigli
's backup. Which his team-mate Momentè and Daniel Semenzato
also traveled with Bindi.
After U19 team eliminated from official competition, Bindi then call-up to U20 team for 2005–06 Four Nations Tournament (between Switzerland, Germany and Austria)
2nd match against Austria U20, ahead Russo as 1st choice. (Consigli did not receive call-up), but as Consigli's backup against Germany U20 in December 2005 the 3rd match. He then call-up again in January 2006 (4th match), ahead Russo and Consigli as 1st choice. In the last match of the tournament, the coach preferred Daniele Padelli
as 1st choice and Russo as backup and Italy U20 won the tournament. Bindi remained in 2006–07 U-20 squad which he played the opening match (as Consigli promoted to U21) on 13 September, he was replaced by Padelli in 2nd half. He became Consigli's backup again on 1 October (2nd match) but then did not received any call-up for the rest of the fixture. Bindi received his last call-up on 5 September 2007, the opening match of 2007–08 season Four Nations, as Inter teammate Enrico Alfonso
's backup. He played his last match on 31 May 2007, an unofficial friendly against Serie D Best XI.
F.C. Crotone
Football Club Crotone is an Italian football club based in Crotone, Calabria. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Serie B, holding home games at Stadio Ezio Scida, which has a 9,631-seat capacity.-History:...
.
Early career
Born in SienaSiena
Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008...
, Tuscany, Bindi started his career at Arezzo
A.C. Arezzo
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Atletico Arezzo is an Italian association football club based in Arezzo, Tuscany...
the near-by province. In summer 2003, he joined Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
's Allievi Nazionali Team, which he also played once for Primavera Team, behind Simone Villanova
Simone Villanova
Simone Villanova is an Italian footballer.-Biography:Born in Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Villanova started his career at Veneto club Cittadella...
and Alex Cordaz
Alex Cordaz
Alex Cordaz is an Italian footballer who plays for Cittadella.-Internazionale:Cordaz started his career at Internazionale...
(who already promoted to 1st team) as 3rd goalkeeper along with Nathan Coe
Nathan Coe
Nathan Coe is an Australian football goalkeeper who plays for SønderjyskE.-Club career:Born in Brisbane Coe started his career with Brisbane Strikers. He moved to Italian Internazionale and later to Dutch PSV Eindhoven. Here he won the 2006 Eredivisie. On 31 January 2007 he moved to Danish F.C...
(who also plays at Berretti Team
Campionato Nazionale Dante Berretti
Campionato Nazionale Dante Berretti is an Italian football competition played by youth teams of Serie C clubs, organized by the Professional League. Serie A, Serie B and Serie D clubs are admitted after request...
). In June 2004, he was bought permanently, signed a youth contract and promoted to Primavera Team. Bindi also call-up to first team in 2003–04 season and played once in club friendly. In 2004–05 season he was the 4th choice goalkeeper of the first team (which usually the Primavera team first choice), behind Francesco Toldo, Alberto Fontana and Fabián Carini
Fabián Carini
Héctor Fabián Carini Hernández is a Uruguayan football goalkeeper who plays for C.A. Peñarol in the Primera División from Uruguay.- Career :...
, ahead Cordaz and Moreno Impagnatiello, which he played in a few friendlies. In the next season, Bindi remained as 4th keeper and also played in pre-season friendlies.
Inter & loans
In July 2006, he was graduated from Primavera U20 Team and loaned to Serie C2 side VareseA.S. Varese 1910
A.S. Varese 1910 is an Italian football club from Varese, founded 22 March 1910. It currently plays in Serie B, ranked one division below Serie A in the Italian football league.-History:...
in July 2006, where he played as first choice. In the next season, he left for Serie C1 Group B side Sambenedettese
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio
Unione Sportiva Sambenedettese is an Italian association football club, based in San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche. The club was founded in 1923. Sambenedettese currently plays in Serie D, having last been in Serie B in 1989. The team's colors are red and blue....
where he played as Stefano Visi's backup. In the mid-season, he left for Manfredonia
S.S. Manfredonia Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Manfredonia Football 1932 is an Italian association football club, based in Manfredonia, Apulia.-Overview:...
of Serie C1 Group A, where he played as Alberto Frison
Alberto Frison
Alberto Frison is an Italian footballer who plays for Vicenza Calcio.-Treviso:Born in Mirano, Veneto. Frison started his professional career at Veneto side Treviso. He played for Treviso's youth set-up from 2000 to 2007 and was a part of the Primavera under–20 team since the 2005–06 season...
's backup, replaced Manolo Leacche. In 2008–09 season, he remained at the same level, for Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
, where he was the backup of Enrico Rossi Chauvenet
Enrico Rossi Chauvenet
Enrico Rossi Chauvenet is an Italian footballer.-Youth career:Rossi Chauvenet started his career at hometown club Padova. He also spent 2 seasons at Internazionale's Primavera U20 Youth Team where he won the league champion, along with Mathieu Moreau as Alex Cordaz's backup...
, another Inter youth product. In the mid-season, he left for Prima Divisione Group B (ex-Serie C1) side Pistoiese
A.C. Pistoiese
Unione Sportiva Pistoiese 1921 is an Italian association football club, based in Pistoia, Tuscany.At the end of the 2010-11 Eccellenza season, Pistoiese was promoted to Serie D....
on loan. Which he replaced Francesco Conti
Francesco Conti
Francesco Conti was an Italian artist.Conti was born in Florence, Italy, and spent some time studying art in Rome. He specialized in painting religious-themed works. He studied primarily under Giovanni Maria Morandi and Carlo Maratta. In 1738 he painted one of his most renown works Madonna and...
as first choice who left the club in mid-season and ahead Gianmatteo Mareggini
Gianmatteo Mareggini
Gianmatteo Mareggini is an Italian former footballer, currently a goalkeeping coach for Figline.-Career:Mareggini spent most of his career in Tuscany, most notably with Fiorentina, where he played as a second-choice keeper from 1985 to 2000. He played his last Serie A match at the age of , on 22...
, the 41 year-old ex-first choice. In 2009–10 season, he remained at Prima Divisione Group B for Foggia
U.S. Foggia
Unione Sportiva Foggia is an Italian football club, based in Foggia, Puglia. The club was founded in 1920. Foggia currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, having last been in Serie A in 1995....
, ahead Damiano Milan as first choice.
Crotone
Bindi's contract with Inter was reported expired on 30 June 2010. On 30 August 2010, Bindi joined GenoaGenoa 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...
on a reported free transfer. He joined Serie B side Crotone
F.C. Crotone
Football Club Crotone is an Italian football club based in Crotone, Calabria. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Serie B, holding home games at Stadio Ezio Scida, which has a 9,631-seat capacity.-History:...
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 on the same day. He was the third keeper of the team, behind Inter youth product Vid Belec
Vid Belec
Vid Belec is a Slovenian footballer who plays for Serie B club Crotone, on loan from Internazionale.-Internazionale:Signed by Internazionale along with Rene Krhin at age of 16, Belec spent 3½ seasons with F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera team. In the first season he was a backup for Paolo...
and Emanuele Concetti
Emanuele Concetti
-Career:Concetti started his professional career at Lazio. In mid-2000, he was loaned to Arezzo. At 2002-03 season, initial a backup of Angelo Peruzzi and Luca Marchegiani, he played once for Lazio at UEFA Cup, against FC Red Star Belgrade....
. Since January he was promoted to the second keeper and took the starting place in the 2011–12 Serie B
2011–12 Serie B
The 2011–12 Serie B will be the eightieth season since its establishment in 1929. A total of 22 teams will contest the league: 15 of which returning from the 2010–11 season, 4 of which promoted from Lega Pro Prima Divisione, and three relegated from Serie A.It will begin on 27 August 2011 and end...
.
International career
Bindi was capped for Italy U16 team in 2003. He was call-up to 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
as Fabio Virgili
Fabio Virgili
Fabio Virgili is an Italian footballer who plays for Paganese.-Biography:Born in Terni, 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...
's backup. He was not call-up to 2004 edition as the coach preferred Andrea Consigli
Andrea Consigli
Andrea Consigli is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Atalanta.-Club career:To gain some first team experience, the young goalkeeper was loaned out to Serie C1 side Sambenedettese in the 2006–07 season. The following season, he was loaned to Serie B side Rimini...
and Danilo Russo
Danilo Russo
Danilo Russo is an Italian footballer who under contract with Genoa.-Biography:Born in Piano di Sorrento , Russo started his career at Genoa youths system....
.
He played his single appearances for Italy U18 team (U19's feeder team) in October 2004, which he received call-up along with team-mate Matteo Momentè
Matteo Momenté
Matteo Momentè is an Italian footballer who plays for Italian Serie B side AlbinoLeffe, on loan from Varese.-Youth career & Inter:Born in Jesolo, the Province of Venice, Momentè started his career at Montebelluna...
. Bindi also played another match for U18 team in unofficial match on 31 May 2006, which the de facto U19 B team, 3–1 won Juniores Best XI. The unofficial match Azzurrini won Juniores Best XI 3–1, the two Inter strikers (Momentè & Domenico Germinale
Domenico Germinale
Domenico Germinale is an Italian footballer who plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Benevento.-Internazionale & loans:...
) scored 1 goal each. The U19 team against Serie D Best XI on the next day and both team filled with players that no longer eligible to 2007 U19 Euro
2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-----Teams:-Top goalscorers:-External links:* at uefa.com...
and the team eliminated from 2006 edition.
He then call-up to 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
UEFA U-19 Championship 2006 is the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of UEFA U-19 Championship 2006. Top two teams from each group and the best third-placed team will enter UEFA U-19 Championship 2006 ....
, as Andrea Consigli
Andrea Consigli
Andrea Consigli is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Atalanta.-Club career:To gain some first team experience, the young goalkeeper was loaned out to Serie C1 side Sambenedettese in the 2006–07 season. The following season, he was loaned to Serie B side Rimini...
's backup. Which his team-mate Momentè and Daniel Semenzato
Daniel Semenzato
Daniel Semenzato is an Italian footballer who plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Como.-Internazionale:Born in Montebelluna, Veneto, Semenzato started his career at Internazionale, as first as a midfielder, played from Giovanissimi Nazionali team to the top team of the youth rank – Primavera...
also traveled with Bindi.
After U19 team eliminated from official competition, Bindi then call-up to U20 team for 2005–06 Four Nations Tournament (between Switzerland, Germany and Austria)
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:----------------------------...
2nd match against Austria U20, ahead Russo as 1st choice. (Consigli did not receive call-up), but as Consigli's backup against Germany U20 in December 2005 the 3rd match. He then call-up again in January 2006 (4th match), ahead Russo and Consigli as 1st choice. In the last match of the tournament, the coach preferred Daniele Padelli
Daniele Padelli
Daniele Padelli is an Italian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Udinese Calcio on loan from U.C...
as 1st choice and Russo as backup and Italy U20 won the tournament. Bindi remained in 2006–07 U-20 squad which he played the opening match (as Consigli promoted to U21) on 13 September, he was replaced by Padelli in 2nd half. He became Consigli's backup again on 1 October (2nd match) but then did not received any call-up for the rest of the fixture. Bindi received his last call-up on 5 September 2007, the opening match of 2007–08 season Four Nations, as Inter teammate Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso is an Italian footballer who plays for Cremonese on loan from Internazionale .-Early Career:...
's backup. He played his last match on 31 May 2007, an unofficial friendly against Serie D Best XI.