Morgan De Sanctis
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Morgan De Sanctis (ˈmorgan dɛ ˈsantis) (born 26 March 1977) is an Italian
football goalkeeper who currently plays for Serie A
club Napoli
and the Italian national team
.
team Pescara, De Sanctis became a reserve player for the Serie A
giants Juventus
, playing only three times in two seasons before joining Udinese
in 1999 in co-ownership
deal, for 0.5 billion Lire
(€1,291,142.25). In May 2000, he deal became permanent, for 8 billion lire (€4,131,655), as part of the deal that Juventus signed Marco Zanchi
.
, he finally managed to start in 2002–03 season, eventually being capped for the Italian national team. His contract was renewed on 10 November 2000, 18 October 2003 and 20 September 2005, which his annual gross salary increased from €569,000 (€310,000 net) in 2003 to €623,000 (€350,000 net) in 2005, plus other bonuses, including a loyalty bonus since 2005, for €350,878 a season (€200,000 net). He played all 6 group stage matches of 2005–06 UEFA Champions League, and reached round of 16 of 2005–06 UEFA Cup.
. He signed a 4-year contract with Sevilla FC
, worth €1,381,578.94 a season (€1.05 million in net). Udinese submitted the case to FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber as Udinese and De Sanctis failed to agree the compensation. On 10 December 2009 the DRC awarded Udinese liable to receive €3,933,134 from De Sanctis, quoting Matuzalém's case as legal reference. The case then appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
and on 1 March 2011 awarded Udinese a sum of € 2,250,055.
for the 2008–2009 season.
He played all the league and Europe matches since August 31.
signed the goalkeeper from Sevilla FC
on a four-year deal, for €1.5 million.
for more than 6 years. De Sanctis made his debut for the Italian national team on 30 March 2005, in a friendly match against Iceland. In 2006 FIFA World Cup he was one of the four backup players for the 23-men main squad for any possible injury between Buffon, Angelo Peruzzi
and Marco Amelia
. After 2006 FIFA World Cup
, he secured a place as no.2 to travel with squad to UEFA Euro 2008, 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
and 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
Under new coach Cesare Prandelli
, Azzurri preferred to include younger heir of Buffon, instead of calling De Sanctis. However after the injury of Emiliano Viviano
, De Sanctis re-selected as one of the backup of Buffon at UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
matches in September 2011.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
football goalkeeper who currently plays for Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
club 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....
and 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...
.
Club career
After a 3-year stint playing 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...
team Pescara, De Sanctis became a reserve player for the Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
giants Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
, playing only three times in two seasons before joining Udinese
Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa....
in 1999 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, for 0.5 billion Lire
Italian lira
The lira was the currency of Italy between 1861 and 2002. Between 1999 and 2002, the Italian lira was officially a “national subunit” of the euro...
(€1,291,142.25). In May 2000, he deal became permanent, for 8 billion lire (€4,131,655), as part of the deal that Juventus signed Marco Zanchi
Marco Zanchi
Marco Zanchi is an Italian football defender who currently plays for Vicenza.-Career:Zanchi made his professional debut with Atalanta in 1994. He appeared in 19 games before 1996, when he transferred to Bari. He played very little in Bari, playing only 6 games before he was acquired by Udinese...
.
Udinese
After three seasons also as a back-up for Luigi TurciLuigi Turci
Luigi Turci is a former Italian football goalkeeper. He retired after the 2006–2007 season. His last club was Cesena in Serie B. He is currently active as goalkeeping coach of Padova.-Football career:...
, he finally managed to start in 2002–03 season, eventually being capped for the Italian national team. His contract was renewed on 10 November 2000, 18 October 2003 and 20 September 2005, which his annual gross salary increased from €569,000 (€310,000 net) in 2003 to €623,000 (€350,000 net) in 2005, plus other bonuses, including a loyalty bonus since 2005, for €350,878 a season (€200,000 net). He played all 6 group stage matches of 2005–06 UEFA Champions League, and reached round of 16 of 2005–06 UEFA Cup.
Sevilla and transfer saga
On 8 June 2007 he unilaterally terminated his contract with Udinese, by mis-using Webster rulingWebster ruling
The Webster ruling is a test case in association football law involving Andy Webster, a defender formerly with Heart of Midlothian football club in Edinburgh, Scotland...
. He signed a 4-year contract with Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, worth €1,381,578.94 a season (€1.05 million in net). Udinese submitted the case to FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber as Udinese and De Sanctis failed to agree the compensation. On 10 December 2009 the DRC awarded Udinese liable to receive €3,933,134 from De Sanctis, quoting Matuzalém's case as legal reference. The case then appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is an international arbitration body set up to settle disputes related to sport. Its headquarters are in Lausanne and its courts are located in New York, Sydney and Lausanne, Switzerland...
and on 1 March 2011 awarded Udinese a sum of € 2,250,055.
Galatasaray
He was loaned out to GalatasarayGalatasaray
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
for the 2008–2009 season.
He played all the league and Europe matches since August 31.
Napoli
On July 24, 2009 NapoliS.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....
signed the goalkeeper from Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
on a four-year deal, for €1.5 million.
International career
De Sanctis never became a regular of national team. He was under shadow of Gianluigi BuffonGianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Ufficiale OMRI , is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. He has won the FIFA World Cup and is widely considered by fans and experts to be one of most dominant and successful goalkeepers in history...
for more than 6 years. De Sanctis made his debut for the Italian national team on 30 March 2005, in a friendly match against Iceland. In 2006 FIFA World Cup he was one of the four backup players for the 23-men main squad for any possible injury between Buffon, Angelo Peruzzi
Angelo Peruzzi
Angelo Peruzzi, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian former World Cup-winning football goalkeeper, and a three-time winner of the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award....
and Marco Amelia
Marco Amelia
Marco Amelia, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Milan. He was part of the Italian squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.-Early career:Amelia grew up as part of the Roma youth system...
. After 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
, he secured a place as no.2 to travel with squad to UEFA Euro 2008, 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match was played at Ellis Park...
and 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.
Under new coach Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Claudio Prandelli is an Italian football coach and former player. He is currently the manager of the Italy national football team.-Playing career:...
, Azzurri preferred to include younger heir of Buffon, instead of calling De Sanctis. However after the injury of Emiliano Viviano
Emiliano Viviano
Emiliano Viviano is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Internazionale.-Club career:...
, De Sanctis re-selected as one of the backup of Buffon at UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
The qualifying competition for UEFA Euro 2012 is a series of parallel association football competitions held over 2010 and 2011 to decide the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2012, to be held in Poland and Ukraine...
matches in September 2011.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pescara Pescara Calcio Delfino Pescara 1936 is an Italian football club based in Pescara, Abruzzo.The club was formed in 1936 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. Pescara has competed in 5 seasons in Serie A... |
1994–95 | 30 | 0 | ||||||
| 30 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1995–96 | 18 | 0 | |||||||
| 18 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1996–97 | 26 | 0 | |||||||
| 26 | 0 | ||||||||
| Total | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | |
| Juventus Juventus F.C. Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont... |
1997–98 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1998–99 | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | ||||||||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Udinese Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa.... |
1999-00 | 7 | 0 | ||||||
| 7 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2000–01 | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2001–02 | 10 | 0 | |||||||
| 10 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2002–03 | 34 | 0 | |||||||
| 34 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2003–04 | 34 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||||||
| 2004–05 | 36 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||||||
| 2005–06 | 34 | 0 | |||||||
| 10 | 0 | 44 | 0 | ||||||
| 2006–07 | 36 | 0 | |||||||
| 36 | 0 | ||||||||
| Total | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 208 | 0 | |
| Sevilla Sevilla FC Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA... |
2007–08 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
2008–09 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| 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.... |
2009–10 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2011-12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 81 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 95 | 0 | |
| Career total | 355 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 396 | 0 | |
External links
- Player profile on Napoli's official website
- FIGC