Sergio Viotti (footballer)
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Sergio Viotti is an Italian footballer who plays for Triestina
, on loan from Chievo
.
, Lombardy
, Viotti started his career at Brescia Calcio
. He was the starting goalkeeper of Primavera team in 2007–08 season, ahead Andrea Caroppo. In June 2008 he left for Bellaria – Igea Marina
. On 1 July 2009 he returned to Brescia and promoted to first team (despite still eligible to Primavera, which was played by Nicola Leali and Michal Hrivnak). He wrote no.22 that season, (which he owned that shirt since 2006–07 season but did not play) winning the promotion play-off with team to Serie A
.
In August 2010 he left for Serie B
team Triestina
in co-ownership deal
. He was the understudy of Roberto Colombo
. On 24 June 2011 Triestina bought him outright but in August sold to Serie A
team Chievo
. On 31 August he returned to Trieste
.
U-16
He finished as the runner-up in a youth tournament held in Montaigu, Vendée
, France. He started all 4 matches.
U-17
Viotti was a regular in 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
which coached by Luca Gotti (played 2 out of 3 matches, the first match against Andorra
was played by Mattia Canzano) and in the elite qualification
(played the first match, then became Vincenzo Fiorillo
backup).
U-18 & U-19
He also received call-up to U-18 and U-19 team for train camp from Francesco Rocca
. However new coach Massimo Piscedda dropped both Fiorillo, Viotti as well as Carlo Pinsoglio
, (or unable to call-up) which Azzurrini was eliminated from the first qualifying round
held in Moldova.
U-20
In February 2009 he was promoted to the under-20 team, played the round 3 of the 2008–09 Four Nations Tournament
. He benched on the next game as understudy of Pinsoglio against England
in March, but dropped form the round 4 of Four Nations Tournament. He was in the preliminary 30-men squad to 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
, eventually he did not entered the final squad coached by Rocca. He also played the first round of 2009–10 Four Nations Tournament, which he was substituted by Alex Teodorani in the second half. Since then he was dropped from national squad.
U-21
In January 2011 he was picked by Ciro Ferrara
, the coach of under-21 team
. Missed 4 friendlies after the first call-up, he returned to the team as the first choice in 2011 Toulon Tournament
, except the last match (bronze match) was played by Marco Silvestri. He was dropped again from the qualification.
, also a footballer and national team-mate.
U.S. Triestina Calcio
Unione Sportiva Triestina is an Italian football club based in Trieste, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.It is in the season 2010-11 from Serie B, having returned there in 2002 after 11 seasons in Serie C and Serie D, the club was relegated to Lega Pro Prima Divisione.-History:The club was...
, on loan from Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
.
Biography
Born in BresciaBrescia
Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
, Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
, Viotti started his career at Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
. He was the starting goalkeeper of Primavera team in 2007–08 season, ahead Andrea Caroppo. In June 2008 he left for Bellaria – Igea Marina
A.C. Bellaria Igea Marina
Associazione Calcio Bellaria Igea Marina is an Italian association football club, based in Bellaria – Igea Marina, Emilia-Romagna. Bellaria plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione....
. On 1 July 2009 he returned to Brescia and promoted to first team (despite still eligible to Primavera, which was played by Nicola Leali and Michal Hrivnak). He wrote no.22 that season, (which he owned that shirt since 2006–07 season but did not play) winning the promotion play-off with team to 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...
.
In August 2010 he left for 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...
team Triestina
U.S. Triestina Calcio
Unione Sportiva Triestina is an Italian football club based in Trieste, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.It is in the season 2010-11 from Serie B, having returned there in 2002 after 11 seasons in Serie C and Serie D, the club was relegated to Lega Pro Prima Divisione.-History:The club was...
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 was the understudy of Roberto Colombo
Roberto Colombo (footballer)
Roberto Colombo is an Italian football player. He currently plays for Napoli.-Early career:Colombo was the product of A.C. Milan youth rank...
. On 24 June 2011 Triestina bought him outright but in August sold to 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...
team Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
. On 31 August he returned to Trieste
Trieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
.
International career
Viotti played for Azzurrini (little Sky-Blue) in under-16 to under-21 level.U-16
He finished as the runner-up in a youth tournament held in Montaigu, Vendée
Montaigu, Vendée
Montaigu is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-External links:***...
, France. He started all 4 matches.
U-17
Viotti was a regular 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 ....
which coached by Luca Gotti (played 2 out of 3 matches, the first match against Andorra
Andorra national under-17 football team
The Andorra national under-17 football team represents Andorra in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federació Andorrana de Futbol, the governing body for football in Andorra....
was played by Mattia Canzano) and in the elite qualification
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:...
(played the first match, then became 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....
backup).
U-18 & U-19
He also received call-up to U-18 and U-19 team for train camp from Francesco Rocca
Francesco Rocca
Francesco Rocca is an Italian professional football coach and former player, who is the coach of the Italy national under-20 football team....
. However new coach Massimo Piscedda dropped both Fiorillo, Viotti as well as Carlo Pinsoglio
Carlo Pinsoglio
Carlo Pinsoglio is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B club Pescara, on loan from Juventus.-Juventus:...
, (or unable to call-up) which Azzurrini was eliminated from the first qualifying round
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...
held in Moldova.
U-20
In February 2009 he was promoted to the under-20 team, played the round 3 of the 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:----------------------------...
. He benched on the next game as understudy of Pinsoglio against England
England national under-20 football team
- Round of 16 :-Friendlies:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup running from 29 July to the 20 August 2011.-Recent call-ups:...
in March, but dropped form the round 4 of Four Nations Tournament. He was in the preliminary 30-men squad to 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
, eventually he did not entered the final squad coached by Rocca. He also played the first round of 2009–10 Four Nations Tournament, which he was substituted by Alex Teodorani in the second half. Since then he was dropped from national squad.
U-21
In January 2011 he was picked by Ciro Ferrara
Ciro Ferrara
Ciro Ferrara is a former Italian footballer and current head coach of the Italy U-21 team. He spent his playing career as a defender initially at Napoli and later on at Juventus. He is also a former manager of Juventus.-Napoli:...
, the coach of under-21 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...
. Missed 4 friendlies after the first call-up, he returned to the team as the first choice in 2011 Toulon Tournament
2011 Toulon Tournament
The 2011 Toulon Tournament was the 39th edition of the Toulon Tournament and took place from 1 June to 10 June. Côte d'Ivoire were the defending champions, but they failed to win a single match and were eliminated in the group stage....
, except the last match (bronze match) was played by Marco Silvestri. He was dropped again from the qualification.
Personal life
He is the friend of Brescia native Mario BalotelliMario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for English team Manchester City and the Italian national team.He started his professional football career at Lumezzane and only played for the first team twice before having an unsuccessful trial at FC Barcelona, and subsequently...
, also a footballer and national team-mate.