Simone Colombi
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Simone Colombi is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B
club Juve Stabia
, on loan from Atalanta
.
, the Province of Bergamo
, Colombi started his career with hometown club Atalanta Bergamo
. He was awarded no.91 shirt in 2008–09 season, as third keeper behind Ferdinando Coppola
and Andrea Consigli
.
In June 2009, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Pergocrema
. He was the first choice keeper of Pergocrema until the arrival of Enrico Rossi
in February. He regained his place in starting 11 in the return leg of relegation tie-breaker, which the team 1–1 draw with Pro Patria and 3–3 tie in aggregate and won the play-out by more away goal.
In August 2010, he left for league rival Alessandria
via Atalanta, which he was the understudy of Andrea Servili
. He also signed a new 3-year contract with Atalanta on 3 August.
In January 2011 he was transeferred on loan to Prima Divione club Juve Stabia
. He played ad a regular since his arrival, helping the team to gain the promotion in Serie B after the play-offs campaign. As a result, the loan is confirmed for the 2011–12 season. On 31 August 2011 he made his debut in Serie B
with Juve Stabia in the home match lost 2–1 against Verona
.
Colombi made his U16 debut at U16 international Val-de-Marne
tournament. He played once in U17 Euro qualification
, and the two other matches as Filippo Perucchini
's backup. The 2 goalkeepers also called-up to 2008 Minsk
U17 International Tournament to prepare for the elite round. He received a call-up to the elite round qualification
, however was dropped form the final squad; Perucchini and Daniele Giordano
were the starting and reserve keeper respectively.
U19
Colombi then trained with the U19 team (born 1990 team) to compete a place in the keeper role for 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
.
However, Perucchini won the place as the backup keeper. After the U19 team eliminated early, all born 1990 member were graduated and the season for players born 1991 or after came an early start in December 2008, which Colombi started the match that 3–1 won Romania
. He was replaced by Tommaso Scuffia at the half time. He started the next match in March against Norway and Ukraine in April (both replaced by Luigi Sepe
as second half) However, he also missed the match in January 2009 and in April (both U18 team for born 1991 or after). He returned to the team in September, started the match against Denmark
(replaced by Sepe at 2nd half) and against the Netherlands
in October. He started 2 out of 3 matches in 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
ahead Sepe (which also played 1 match). Colombi remained as the starting keeper in the 3 friendlies before the elite round, and used Valerio Frasca
, Alessandro Iacobucci and Mattia Perin
as his backup.
Colombi played all 6 matches in elite qualification
and the final tournament
ahead Perin. The Azzurrini finished as the bottom of Group B (equal 7th).
In September 2010, he was called to Italy national under-21 football team
, as no.3 keeper behind Vito Mannone
and Mattia Perin
for the last two qualification matches.
On November 2010, he made his debut on Italy U-20, against Germany.
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 Juve Stabia
S.S. Juve Stabia
Società Sportiva Juve Stabia is an Italian football club, based in Castellammare di Stabia, Campania. The club was first founded in 1907 and has been refounded at various points during its history, the most recent being in 2002....
, on loan from Atalanta
Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
.
Club career
Born in SeriateSeriate
Seriate is a comune in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 km northeast of Milan and about 4 km southeast of Bergamo...
, the Province of Bergamo
Province of Bergamo
The Province of Bergamo is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. It has a population of 1,098,740 , an area of 2,722.86 square km, and contains 244 comuni...
, Colombi started his career with hometown club Atalanta Bergamo
Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
. He was awarded no.91 shirt in 2008–09 season, as third keeper behind Ferdinando Coppola
Ferdinando Coppola
Ferdinando Coppola is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B club Torino, on loan from Milan.-Early career:...
and 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...
.
In June 2009, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Pergocrema
U.S. Pergocrema 1932
Unione Sportiva Pergocrema 1932 is an Italian association football club, based in Crema, province of Cremona, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1932 as Pergolettese in Pergoletto, a suburb of the town. Pergocrema currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione...
. He was the first choice keeper of Pergocrema until the arrival of Enrico Rossi
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...
in February. He regained his place in starting 11 in the return leg of relegation tie-breaker, which the team 1–1 draw with Pro Patria and 3–3 tie in aggregate and won the play-out by more away goal.
In August 2010, he left for league rival Alessandria
U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912
Unione Sportiva Alessandria Calcio 1912 is the professional Italian football club based in Alessandria, Piedmont.In the current season, it plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione group A.- Brief history :...
via Atalanta, which he was the understudy of Andrea Servili
Andrea Servili
Andrea Servili is an Italian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Alessandria Calcio.- Caps on football series :Lega Pro Prima Divisione : 23 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione : 300 Serie D : 114...
. He also signed a new 3-year contract with Atalanta on 3 August.
In January 2011 he was transeferred on loan to Prima Divione club Juve Stabia
S.S. Juve Stabia
Società Sportiva Juve Stabia is an Italian football club, based in Castellammare di Stabia, Campania. The club was first founded in 1907 and has been refounded at various points during its history, the most recent being in 2002....
. He played ad a regular since his arrival, helping the team to gain the promotion in Serie B after the play-offs campaign. As a result, the loan is confirmed for the 2011–12 season. On 31 August 2011 he made his debut 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...
with Juve Stabia in the home match lost 2–1 against Verona
Hellas Verona F.C.
Hellas Verona Football Club is a professional Italian association football team, based in Verona, Veneto. The team's colours are yellow and blue and gialloblu is the team's most widely used nickname...
.
International career
U16/17Colombi made his U16 debut at U16 international Val-de-Marne
Val-de-Marne
Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :...
tournament. He played once in U17 Euro qualification
2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2008 is the first round of qualification for the Final Tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2008. The top two teams from each group and the best two third-placed teams will enter the UEFA U-17 Championship 2008 .-Group One:---------------------Group...
, and the two other matches as Filippo Perucchini
Filippo Perucchini
Filippo Perucchini is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Seconda Divisione club Lecco.- Early career :...
's backup. The 2 goalkeepers also called-up to 2008 Minsk
Minsk
- Ecological situation :The ecological situation is monitored by Republican Center of Radioactive and Environmental Control .During 2003–2008 the overall weight of contaminants increased from 186,000 to 247,400 tons. The change of gas as industrial fuel to mazut for financial reasons has worsened...
U17 International Tournament to prepare for the elite round. He received a call-up to the elite round qualification
2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship elite qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2008 is the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2008. The winners of each group join hosts at the final tournament.-Table:-Results:-Table:-Results:-Table:...
, however was dropped form the final squad; Perucchini and Daniele Giordano
Daniele Giordano
Daniele Giordano is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club A.C. Perugia Calcio.-Club career:...
were the starting and reserve keeper respectively.
U19
Colombi then trained with the U19 team (born 1990 team) to compete a place in the keeper role for 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
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...
.
However, Perucchini won the place as the backup keeper. After the U19 team eliminated early, all born 1990 member were graduated and the season for players born 1991 or after came an early start in December 2008, which Colombi started the match that 3–1 won Romania
Romania national under-19 football team
The Romania national under-19 football team represents Romania in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federația Română de Fotbal, the governing body for football in Romania.-Current squad:...
. He was replaced by Tommaso Scuffia at the half time. He started the next match in March against Norway and Ukraine in April (both replaced by Luigi Sepe
Luigi Sepe
Luigi Sepe is an Italian footballer who plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Pisa in the role of a goalkeeper on loan from Napoli.-Career:...
as second half) However, he also missed the match in January 2009 and in April (both U18 team for born 1991 or after). He returned to the team in September, started the match against Denmark
Denmark national under-19 football team
The Denmark national under-19 football team was founded in 1950 as a under-18 team. In 2001, it was changed to a under-19 team.-Competitive record:...
(replaced by Sepe at 2nd half) and against the Netherlands
Netherlands national under-19 football team
The Netherlands national under-19 football team represents the Netherlands at this age level and is governed by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB...
in October. He started 2 out of 3 matches in 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2010 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. The final tournament of the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship is preceded by two qualification stages: a qualifying round and an Elite round...
ahead Sepe (which also played 1 match). Colombi remained as the starting keeper in the 3 friendlies before the elite round, and used Valerio Frasca
Valerio Frasca
Valerio Frasca is an Italian footballer who plays for Pro Patria.-Biography:Frasca was awarded no.38 shirt of A.S. Roma in 2009–10 season, as fifth keeper behind Doni, Júlio Sérgio, Artur and Bogdan Lobonţ. He was the only Italian keeper of the first team and registered as home grown player in...
, Alessandro Iacobucci and Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B club Padova, on loan from Genoa.-Club career:...
as his backup.
Colombi played all 6 matches in elite qualification
2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification
2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of 2010 UEFA U-19 Championship....
and the final tournament
2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:4 goals Daniel Pacheco3 goals Zvonko Pamić Cédric Bakambu Alexandre Lacazette...
ahead Perin. The Azzurrini finished as the bottom of Group B (equal 7th).
In September 2010, he was called to 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...
, as no.3 keeper behind Vito Mannone
Vito Mannone
Vito Mannone is an Italian footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a goalkeeper and is a 'homegrown' player in Arsenal's official . He has made 9 appearances for Arsenal, the most notable of which was his Man of the Match display against Fulham in the 2009/2010 season that earned his side all 3...
and Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B club Padova, on loan from Genoa.-Club career:...
for the last two qualification matches.
On November 2010, he made his debut on Italy U-20, against Germany.