Salvatore Mastronunzio
Encyclopedia
Salvatore Mastronunzio (born 5 September 1979) is an Italian footballer who plays for Spezia.
, Tuscany, Mastronunzio started his career at Empoli F.C.
. He made his Serie A debut on 8 March 1998 against Bari
. He replaced Max Tonetto
in the 64th minute to strengthen the attack but the team lost 0–2 away. He also played the next round, substituted Claudio Bonomi in the last minutes.
Mastronunzio graduated from Primavera team in 1998, then spent 3 season loaned to several Serie C teams. (Italian third and fourth highest divisions) In mid-2002, he left for Serie C1 club Fermana and scored 12 league goals. In June 2003, he was signed by Serie B
club Ascoli
in co-ownership
deal. He mainly played as substitute player and only scored 2 goals in his first Serie B season.
along with Guido Di Deo. He reached the promotion playoffs with club twice, and won the playoffs in 2006. However, he was excluded in Frosinone's Serie B plan, only made 4 Serie B appearances. In January 2007, he was loaned back to Serie C1 for Foggia
with option to purchase.
for undisclosed fee, signed a 3-year contract. In the first season, he scored a career high of 15 league goals. He also scored 3 of the 5 goals of Ancona in promotion playoffs. In the next season, he scored 17 goals, his career high in Serie B. He also scored 2 goals in relegation playout against Rimini
, made Ancona 2–1 won Rimini in aggregate and stayed in Serie B. In 2009–10 season, partnered with Roberto Colacone
, he scored 22 goals in Serie B and originally survived from be relegated (but later went bankrupt and restart in Eccellenza
)
which the team recently relegated from Serie A and sold their striker Massimo Maccarone
to Palermo
. He signed a 3-year contract. Mastronunzio made his club debut on 12 August 2010 in the second round of the Coppa Italia (TIM Cup) competition. He started the match and partnered with Emanuele Calaiò
in the 2–0 won against Ternana
. Siena advanced to the next round by winning 2–0. In the next 2 matches, Mastronunzio scored 1 goal each in the first 2 games of Serie B. He scored his 3rd goal of the season in Siena's 5th game of the season, in which Siena beat Atalanta to take the Serie B lead with 11 points. On 22 August 2011, Mastronunzio moved to Lega Pro club Spezia on loan with rights to full redemption at the end of the season.
and partnered with Massimo Maccarone
on his debut match on 4 October 1995. That opening match of the qualification, Azzurrini 1–1 draw with Hungary
. He played the 4th and last match against Israel
, replacing Carlo Cardascio
at half time and partnered with Maccarone and Riccardo Ramazzotti
to strengthen the attack. However both team scored 1 goal in second half and ended in 1–1 draw and Israel advanced to the final tournament.
Early career
Born in EmpoliEmpoli
Empoli is a town and comune in Tuscany, Italy, about 20 km southwest of Florence, to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the latter river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes a hilly one as it departs from the river...
, Tuscany, Mastronunzio started his career at Empoli F.C.
Empoli F.C.
Empoli Football Club is an Italian association football club located in Empoli, Tuscany, founded in 1920 and played its first official match in 1921.In recent years, the club has all too often been bouncing between Italy's two top divisions...
. He made his Serie A debut on 8 March 1998 against 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....
. He replaced Max Tonetto
Max Tonetto
Max Tonetto is an Italian football defender. Naturally left footed, his preferred position is the left midfielder position...
in the 64th minute to strengthen the attack but the team lost 0–2 away. He also played the next round, substituted Claudio Bonomi in the last minutes.
Mastronunzio graduated from Primavera team in 1998, then spent 3 season loaned to several Serie C teams. (Italian third and fourth highest divisions) In mid-2002, he left for Serie C1 club Fermana and scored 12 league goals. In June 2003, he was signed by 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...
club Ascoli
Ascoli Calcio 1898
Ascoli Calcio 1898 is an Italian football club based in Ascoli Piceno, Marche. The club was formed in 1898 and currently plays in Italian Serie B, having returned to it after two seasons spent in Serie A...
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. He mainly played as substitute player and only scored 2 goals in his first Serie B season.
Frosinone
In June 2004 Fermana bought back Mastronunzio and re-sold to Serie C1 side FrosinoneFrosinone Calcio
Frosinone Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Frosinone, Lazio. The club was founded in 1928 and refounded in 1991, following cancellation by the Italian Football Federation.It in the season 2011-12 plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione/B....
along with Guido Di Deo. He reached the promotion playoffs with club twice, and won the playoffs in 2006. However, he was excluded in Frosinone's Serie B plan, only made 4 Serie B appearances. In January 2007, he was loaned back to Serie C1 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....
with option to purchase.
Ancona
In July 2007, he was signed by Serie C1 side AnconaA.C. Ancona
Associazione Calcio Ancona was a professional Italian football club, based in Ancona, Marche. It was founded in 1905 as Unione Sportiva Anconitana, changing its name to Ancona Calcio 1905 in 1981 and being refounded in 2004 with its last denomination....
for undisclosed fee, signed a 3-year contract. In the first season, he scored a career high of 15 league goals. He also scored 3 of the 5 goals of Ancona in promotion playoffs. In the next season, he scored 17 goals, his career high in Serie B. He also scored 2 goals in relegation playout against Rimini
Rimini Calcio F.C.
Associazione Calcio Rimini 1912 is an Italian association football club based in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna....
, made Ancona 2–1 won Rimini in aggregate and stayed in Serie B. In 2009–10 season, partnered with Roberto Colacone
Roberto Colacone
Roberto Colacone is an Italian footballer. He plays for Monza.He spent most of his career at Serie B and Serie C1. he played once in Serie A.-Career:...
, he scored 22 goals in Serie B and originally survived from be relegated (but later went bankrupt and restart in Eccellenza
Eccellenza
Eccellenza is the sixth level of Italian football. It is a regional league, composed of 28 divisions divided geographically. All 20 regions are represented by at least one division except for Piedmont and Aosta Valley which share 2 divisions...
)
Siena
In June 2010 he left for SienaA.C. Siena
Associazione Calcio Siena is an Italian football club based in Siena.The club currently plays in Serie A, having gained promotion from Serie B at the end of the 2010-2011 season....
which the team recently relegated from Serie A and sold their striker Massimo Maccarone
Massimo Maccarone
Massimo Maccarone is an Italian association football striker currently playing for Sampdoria....
to Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
. He signed a 3-year contract. Mastronunzio made his club debut on 12 August 2010 in the second round of the Coppa Italia (TIM Cup) competition. He started the match and partnered with Emanuele Calaiò
Emanuele Calaiò
Emanuele Calaiò is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A side A.C. Siena.-Football career:Calaiò started his football career at Torino making his league debut against Reggina on 6 January 2000, he scored a goal for Torino three minutes into his debut...
in the 2–0 won against Ternana
Ternana Calcio
Ternana Calcio is an Italian football club based in the city of Terni, Umbria.The team's colours are red and green.The club was founded in 1925 and refounded in 1993. In its history, Ternana have twice played in Serie A...
. Siena advanced to the next round by winning 2–0. In the next 2 matches, Mastronunzio scored 1 goal each in the first 2 games of Serie B. He scored his 3rd goal of the season in Siena's 5th game of the season, in which Siena beat Atalanta to take the Serie B lead with 11 points. On 22 August 2011, Mastronunzio moved to Lega Pro club Spezia on loan with rights to full redemption at the end of the season.
International career
Mastronunzio capped for Azzurrini at 1996 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship qualification. He replaced Alessandro SgrignaAlessandro Sgrigna
Alessandro Sgrigna is an Italian football striker who plays for Torino.-Career:Sgrigna started his career at Rome for Lodigiani. He played for Internazionale youth team before back to Rome. He then signed by Vicenza in mid of 1999. He played 3 league matches before loaned out in 2000-01 season,...
and partnered with Massimo Maccarone
Massimo Maccarone
Massimo Maccarone is an Italian association football striker currently playing for Sampdoria....
on his debut match on 4 October 1995. That opening match of the qualification, Azzurrini 1–1 draw with Hungary
Hungary national under-17 football team
The Hungary national under-17 football team represents Hungary in association football at under-17 age level and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Association, the governing body for football in Hungary...
. He played the 4th and last match against Israel
Israel national under-17 football team
The Israel national under-17 football team represents Israel in association football at the under-17 youth level, and is controlled by the Israel Football Association....
, replacing Carlo Cardascio
Carlo Cardascio
Carlo Cardascio is an Italian footballer. He plays as a midfielder. He is currently playing for Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione team FC Catanzaro.-External links:*...
at half time and partnered with Maccarone and Riccardo Ramazzotti
Riccardo Ramazzotti
Riccardo Ramazzotti is an Italian football forward who currently plays for A.S. Gualdo Calcio.- Appareances on Italian Series :Serie A : 0 AppsSerie C1 : 6 AppsSerie C2 : 16 Apps, 1 GoalSerie D : 2 Apps...
to strengthen the attack. However both team scored 1 goal in second half and ended in 1–1 draw and Israel advanced to the final tournament.