Francesco Checcucci
Italian footballer (born 1989)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francesco Checcucci (born 18 March 1989) is a former Italian footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francesco Checcucci | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bagno a Ripoli, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2007 | Fiorentina | ||
| 2007–2008 | Prato | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Prato | 1 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Chievo | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Lumezzane | 43 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Crotone | 11 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Parma | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Gorica (loan)[1] | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Savoia | 25 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | AlbinoLeffe | 25 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Bagno a Ripoli, the Province of Florence, Checcucci started his career at Fiorentina.[2][3] In 2007–08 season, he left for Prato, also located in Tuscany. In the next season, he left for Primavera under-20 team of Serie A side Chievo.[4][5]
Lumezzane
In June 2009, Checcucci graduated from the Primavera team, and left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione (Italian 3rd highest level) side Lumezzane in co-ownership deal.[6]
On 24 June 2010, Checcucci along with Fabio Pisacane were bought back by Chievo.[7][8] But on 15 July 2010 he was re-signed by Lumezzane in another co-ownership deal.[9]
Crotone
In June 2011, Checcucci returned to Verona again. However, he left for F.C. Crotone in another co-ownership deal for €210,000. On 21 June 2013 Crotone acquired Checcucci outright for free.[10][11]
Parma
Checcucci was sold to Parma in July 2013 for €200,000,[12] however on 1 August 2013 Checcucci was signed by Slovenian club ND Gorica in a temporary deal.
Savoia
AlbinoLeffe
On 5 August 2015 he was signed by AlbinoLeffe.[14]