Simone Masini
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Simone Masini is an Italian footballer who plays for Catanzaro
, on loan from Ascoli
. Masini spent most of his career in Italian third division, for Lucchese, Lanciano and Monza
.
, Tuscany
, Masini started his professional career in Lucchese, about 17 km away. He scored 10 goals in 2003–04 Serie C1
but scored once next season. On 31 January 2005 he left for Serie B
club Cesena
in exchange with Giuseppe De Feudis
, a day after winning Acireale as substitute. Masini returned to Lucca
on 1 July 2005, scored 24 goals in 3 Serie C1 seasons.
club Ascoli
in co-ownership deal
. In June 2009 Lucchese transferred the remain 50% registration rights to Ascoli.
On 27 July 2009 he left for Lanciano. On 21 July 2010 Ascoli announced that Masini would join Gubbio
but never finalized. In October 2010 Ascoli re-registered Masini as no.6 after just played for Ascoli in pre-season. On 31 January 2011, he swapped club with Giovanni Kyeremateng
. Monza
was struggling to avoid relegation as the team was at the second from the bottom in round 21. He scored in his debut against Bassano
, losing 1–2. The coach then continued to use Masini paired with team topscorer Carlo Ferrario
. However he failed to score again and losing his starting place.
On 31 August 2011 he was signed by Catanzaro
on loan with option to purchase.
: the Italy U-20 team and Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
in 2003–04 and 2004–05 season. He also capped for Italy U-21 B team especially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
and for a preparation match against Serie D Best XI before the tournament.
F.C. Catanzaro
Catanzaro Calcio 2011 is an Italian football club based in Catanzaro, Calabria.The club were founded in 1929 as Catanzarese, then changed their denomnation to Unione Sportiva Catanzaro in 1946, shortly after the end of the World War II and in 2006 to Football Club Catanzaro...
, on loan from 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...
. Masini spent most of his career in Italian third division, for Lucchese, Lanciano and Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
.
Lucchese
Born in PisaPisa
Pisa is a city in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the right bank of the mouth of the River Arno on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa...
, Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
, Masini started his professional career in Lucchese, about 17 km away. He scored 10 goals in 2003–04 Serie C1
2003–04 Serie C1
Statistics of Serie C1 in season 2003/2004.-Serie C1/A:-Play-off:SemifinalFinal-Play-out:-Final Verdict:Arezzo and Cesena promoted to Serie BVarese, Pavia e Prato relegated to Serie C2...
but scored once next season. On 31 January 2005 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...
club Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
in exchange with Giuseppe De Feudis
Giuseppe De Feudis
Giuseppe De Feudis is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B side Torino.-Biography:Born in Bollate, the province of Milan, Lombardy, De Feudis started his professional career at Lombardy side Como. After the team promoted to Serie B in 2001, he was loaned to Serie C2 side San Marino Calcio...
, a day after winning Acireale as substitute. Masini returned to Lucca
Lucca
Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, central Italy, situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plainnear the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Lucca...
on 1 July 2005, scored 24 goals in 3 Serie C1 seasons.
Ascoli
On 10 July 2008 he left 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...
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 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...
. In June 2009 Lucchese transferred the remain 50% registration rights to Ascoli.
On 27 July 2009 he left for Lanciano. On 21 July 2010 Ascoli announced that Masini would join Gubbio
A.S. Gubbio 1910
Associazione Sportiva Gubbio 1910 is an Italian association football club, based in Gubbio, Umbria.They currently play in Serie B. The team's colors are dark blue and red.Their home field is the Stadio Pietro Barbetti, a 5,300 capacity all-seater stadium....
but never finalized. In October 2010 Ascoli re-registered Masini as no.6 after just played for Ascoli in pre-season. On 31 January 2011, he swapped club with Giovanni Kyeremateng
Giovanni Kyeremateng
Giovanni Kyeremateng is an Italian footballer of Ghanaian descent who plays for Monza.-Youth career:Born in Arona, Piedmont, Giovanni started his career with his elder brother Basty at Internazionale...
. Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
was struggling to avoid relegation as the team was at the second from the bottom in round 21. He scored in his debut against Bassano
Bassano Virtus 55 S.T.
Bassano Virtus 55 Soccer Team is an Italian association football club, based in Bassano del Grappa, Veneto.The club currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione...
, losing 1–2. The coach then continued to use Masini paired with team topscorer Carlo Ferrario
Carlo Ferrario
Carlo Emanuele Ferrario is an Italian footballer who plays for Prima Divisione club Monza.-Biography:Born in Como, Lombardy, Ferrario was signed by Milan in 1999–2000 season. In 2005 he left for Lecco in co-ownership deal...
. However he failed to score again and losing his starting place.
On 31 August 2011 he was signed by Catanzaro
F.C. Catanzaro
Catanzaro Calcio 2011 is an Italian football club based in Catanzaro, Calabria.The club were founded in 1929 as Catanzarese, then changed their denomnation to Unione Sportiva Catanzaro in 1946, shortly after the end of the World War II and in 2006 to Football Club Catanzaro...
on loan with option to purchase.
International career
He capped for feeder teams of Italy U-21Italy 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...
: the Italy U-20 team and Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
Italy under-21 Serie B representative team
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....
in 2003–04 and 2004–05 season. He also capped for Italy U-21 B team especially for 2005 Mediterranean Games
Football at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The football competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was won by Spain. The competition took place between June 23, with the final being held on July 3, 2005. 9 teams participated in this event:These nine teams were sorted into three groups of three teams...
and for a preparation match against Serie D Best XI before the tournament.