Antonio Rizzo

Antonio Rizzo (born 28 March 1981) is an Italian former footballer who played as a defender. Rizzo holds a certificate in youth coaching.

For the Italian architect and sculptor, see Antonio Rizzo (architect).

Antonio Rizzo
Personal information
Full name Antonio Rizzo
Date of birth (1981-03-28) 28 March 1981
Place of birth Civitavecchia, Italy
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s) Right Back
Youth career
A.S. Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 Gubbio 78 (2)
2003–2005 Fiorentina 7 (0)
2004–2005 → Spezia (loan) 33 (0)
2005–2008 Perugia 54 (2)
2008–2011 Reggina 0 (0)
2008–2009 → Cremonese (loan) 9 (0)
2009–2010 → Ravenna (loan) 32 (0)
2011 Cosenza 1 (0)
Total 214 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Early career

Rizzo started his career at A.S. Roma. He joined Serie C2 side Gubbio in co-ownership deal. In summer 2003, he joined Serie B side Fiorentina who promoted from Serie C2 in co-ownership for €77,500 from Roma.[1] In June 2004, Roma gave up the remain 50% registration rights to La Viola for free.[1] La Viola loaned him to Serie C1 side Spezia, which he won Coppa Italia Serie C.[2]

Perugia

In summer 2005, he joined Serie C1 side Perugia in co-ownership deal for a peppercorn of €500,[3][4] but failed to play regularly in the first season. In June 2006 Perugia acquired all the rights. He signed a contract extension in April 2007 which last until June 2009.[5]

Reggina and loans

In January 2008, he was signed by Serie A side Reggina[6] but loaned back to Perugia. In summer 2008, he joined Cremonese of Lega Pro Prima Divisione. But in mid-season, he joined league rival Ravenna, swapped with Fabrizio Anzalone. In July 2009, he remained at Ravenna and joined with Reggina "team-mate" Tommaso Squillace and Josias Basso Lisboa on loan.[7]

Cosenza and retirement

On 13 January 2011 Alessandro Bernardi moved to Reggio Calabria; Rizzo left for Cosenza as part of the deal.[8] On 30 June 2012 he qualified as a youth coach.[9]

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References
  1. "Approvazione Situazione Mensile al 31 maggio 2004" (PDF). AS Roma (in Italian). 30 June 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  2. Andrea Fazi (5 May 2005). "Spezia, la Coppa è tua!". Città della Spezia (in Italian). Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  3. ACF Fiorentina SpA Report and Accounts on 31 December 2006 (in Italian)
  4. Marcello Mastrocola (20 June 2006). "UFFICIALE: la Fiorentina cede Rizzo al Perugia". Tutto Mercato Web (in Italian). Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  5. Christian Seu (11 April 2007). "Perugia, Rizzo rinnova". Tutto Mercato Web (in Italian). Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  6. Germano D'Ambrosio (29 January 2008). "UFFICIALE: Reggina, preso Rizzo". Tutto Mercato Web (in Italian). Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  7. "Trasferimento calciatori". Reggina Calcio (in Italian). 10 July 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  8. "Bernardi alla Reggina, A.Rizzo è del Cosenza" (in Italian). Reggina Calcio. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  9. "Cpmunicato Ufficiale N°167 (2011–12)" (PDF) (in Italian). FIGC Settore Tecnico. 30 June 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
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