Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
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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.
The team is the B team and feeder team of Italy national under-21 football team
, which occasionally against other nation's under-21 team. Unlike the main team, the U21 Serie B selected players from Serie B
only and was controlled by Lega Calcio instead of FIGC.
The team also against football clubs, Under-20 Lega Pro (selected players from Lega Pro), Serie B Foreigners Best XI, The Football League
under-21 team (in 2006) and internal friendlies, which the team split into blue and white team and against each other.
. For 2011–2013 season, people born on or after 1 January 1990 were eligible to play, which they were eligible for 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
. A feeder team of U21 team, some players were call-up to U21 Serie B team before they made his debut for Italy U21. However no straight rule that players must be capped for U21 Serie B then for Italy U21 team. Ezequiel Schelotto
, a Serie B player, was call-up to U21 team directly, however Diego Fabbrini
, won a call-up to the B team then to the U21 A team. However, the Italia B also call-up some talented U-21 players likes Gianvito Misuraca
, Ciro Immobile
and Vincenzo Fiorillo
who already capped in U-21 level but not currently in the main squad to give experience to them.
The teams consist of players loaned to Serie B from Serie A clubs, youth products of Serie B, and young talents signed by Serie B clubs from Lega Pro. Some players were scouted by Serie A clubs after their good performance in Serie B.
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...
and is controlled by the Lega Serie B
Lega Serie B
The Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B , commonly known as Lega Serie B , is the governing body that runs the second tier of professional football competitions in Italy, the Serie B.It was founded on 7 July 2010, following a split between Serie A and Serie B clubs, which led to the dissolution...
. Due to sponsorship reason, the team was credited as Under-21 Serie B TIM until 2010.
The team is the B team and feeder team of Italy national under-21 football team
Italy 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...
, which occasionally against other nation's under-21 team. Unlike the main team, the U21 Serie B selected players from Serie B
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...
only and was controlled by Lega Calcio instead of FIGC.
The team also against football clubs, Under-20 Lega Pro (selected players from Lega Pro), Serie B Foreigners Best XI, The Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
under-21 team (in 2006) and internal friendlies, which the team split into blue and white team and against each other.
Recent fixture
Only against national team were listed.- 25 October 2011
Serbian First LeagueSerbian First LeagueSerbian 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 1-0 won - 30 March 2011 Serbian First LeagueSerbian First LeagueSerbian 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 2-0 won - 6 February 2006: (result unknown)
- 17 March 2005: 3-2 won
- 30 March 2004: 3-2 won
- 12 February 2003: 2–1 won
- 26 January 2002: 0-0 draw
Players
The team had same age limit with the Italy U21 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...
. For 2011–2013 season, people born on or after 1 January 1990 were eligible to play, which they were eligible for 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2013 UEFA U-21 Championship will be the 19th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament will be hosted by Israel between the 15–28 June 2013...
. A feeder team of U21 team, some players were call-up to U21 Serie B team before they made his debut for Italy U21. However no straight rule that players must be capped for U21 Serie B then for Italy U21 team. Ezequiel Schelotto
Ezequiel Schelotto
Ezequiel Matias Schelotto is an Argentine-born Italian footballer who currently plays for Atalanta B.C. in Italy also known as El Galgo, El Melli or El Mosquetero.-A.C. Cesena:...
, a Serie B player, was call-up to U21 team directly, however Diego Fabbrini
Diego Fabbrini
Diego Fabbrini is an Italian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Serie A club Udinese.-Club career:He made his first team debut against Piacenza on 21 August 2009...
, won a call-up to the B team then to the U21 A team. However, the Italia B also call-up some talented U-21 players likes Gianvito Misuraca
Gianvito Misuraca
Gianvito Misuraca is an Italian professional footballer who currently plays for Serie B club Vicenza, in a co-ownership deal with Palermo.-Club career:...
, Ciro Immobile
Ciro Immobile
Ciro Immobile is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Serie B club Pescara, on loan from Juventus.-Club career:...
and Vincenzo Fiorillo
Vincenzo Fiorillo
Vincenzo Fiorillo is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for U.C. Sampdoria.-Club career:Born in Genoa, Fiorillo started playing football in Nuova Oregina Calcio from the Oregina neighborhood of Genoa....
who already capped in U-21 level but not currently in the main squad to give experience to them.
The teams consist of players loaned to Serie B from Serie A clubs, youth products of Serie B, and young talents signed by Serie B clubs from Lega Pro. Some players were scouted by Serie A clubs after their good performance in Serie B.
Current squad
Squad against Serbia team on 25 October 2011Notable players
Players who capped or received a call-up for Italy senior teamItaly national football team
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(b. 1981) - Salvatore BocchettiSalvatore BocchettiSalvatore Bocchetti is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan.-Club career:Bocchetti started his professional career at Ascoli. He made his Serie A debut against Palermo on 20 December 2006....
(b. 1986) - Leonardo BonucciLeonardo BonucciLeonardo Bonucci is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team.-Internazionale:Bonucci started his career at Viterbese but was loaned to Internazionale in the summer of 2005. He played a number of pre-season friendlies for Inter first team...
(b. 1987) - Mattia CassaniMattia CassaniMattia Cassani is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Fiorentina and the Italian national team.-Club career:Cassani started his career at Juventus and then left for Sampdoria on loan in January 2003...
(b. 1983) - Andrea EspositoAndrea EspositoAndrea Esposito is an Italian football defender, currently playing for Lecce, on loan from Genoa, in the Italian Serie A.-Career:...
(b. 1986) - Daniele GastaldelloDaniele GastaldelloDaniele Gastaldello is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie B club Sampdoria.-Club career:...
(b. 1983) - Christian MaggioChristian MaggioChristian Maggio is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Serie A club Napoli and Italian national team.-Vicenza:Maggio began his career at Vicenza making his Serie A debut in the 2000–2001 season, finishing the campaign with six appearances...
(b. 1982) - Cristian MolinaroCristian MolinaroCristian Molinaro is an Italian footballer who plays as a left-back for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.-Early years:Cristian Molinaro was born in Vallo della Lucania, on 30 July 1983 to Emilio, who is a high school P.E. teacher, and Franca, who is an elementary school teacher and raised in Moio...
(b. 1983) - Simone PepeSimone PepeSimone Pepe is an Italian footballer who plays as a right winger for Serie A club Juventus. He is known for his high versatility and can play on either side of the pitch and even as a right fullback-Club career:...
(b. 1983)