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Encyclopedia > Vincenzo Montella
Vincenzo Montella
Personal information
Full name Vincenzo Montella
Date of birth June 18, 1974 (1974-06-18) (age 32)
Place of birth    Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club A.S. Roma
Number 9
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1992-1995
1995-1996
1996-1999
1999-
2007		 Empoli F.C.
Genoa 1893
U.C. Sampdoria
A.S. Roma
→ Fulham (loan)		 051 (26)
034 (21)
083 (54)
180 (84)
010 0(2)   
National team
1999-2005 Italy 022 0(4)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 20:41, 8 May 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals) June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Pomigliano Darco is an Italian town northeast of Naples, near Mount Vesuvius. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is an Italian professional football club based in Rome and one of the major teams in Serie A, the Italian top flight. ... Empoli F.C. is a football club based in Empoli, Tuscany, and formed in 1920, although its first official match was in 1921. ... Genoa Cricket and Football Club (from Ligurian[1] genoa: knee, IPA: );(pronounced JEH-noa) is an Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria. ... U.C. Sampdoria is a football club based in Genoa, Italy. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is an Italian professional football club based in Rome and one of the major teams in Serie A, the Italian top flight. ... Fulham Football Club (FFC) are an English football team based in Fulham, London. ...

Vincenzo Montella (born June 18, 1974 in Pomigliano d'Arco, Campania) is an Italian football player who is currently on the books of A.S. Roma. June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Pomigliano Darco is an Italian town northeast of Naples, near Mount Vesuvius. ... For other uses, see Campania (disambiguation). ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is an Italian professional football club based in Rome and one of the major teams in Serie A, the Italian top flight. ...

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Club

Montella began his club career in Serie C at Empoli F.C. in 1990 before moving to Serie B club Genoa in 1996, where he scored 21 goals in his only season with the club. He then moved up to Serie A to U.C. Sampdoria. When Sampdoria were relegated in 1999, Montella moved to Roma in a €25m transfer, where he won a Scudetto in 2001. He has a knack for performing well in the Rome derby against S.S. Lazio, scoring a brace in his first derby in 1999, and four goals in a 5-1 win in March 2002. Serie C is the name of the third and fourth highest football leagues in Italy. ... Empoli F.C. is a football club based in Empoli, Tuscany, and formed in 1920, although its first official match was in 1921. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Serie B is the name of the second highest football league in Italy. ... Genoa Cricket and Football Club is a football club based in Genoa, Italy. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Serie A is the top division of the Italian Football League, the highest football league in Italy. ... U.C. Sampdoria is a football club based in Genoa, Italy. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Serie A is the top division of the Italian Football League, the highest football league in Italy. ... S.S. Lazio (Italian: Società Sportiva Lazio SpA) is an Italian sports club based in Rome. ...


His 2003-04 season was plagued with injuries.


He scored 21 goals, a career high for Roma in 2004-05 season, and earned a new contract last until June 30, 2010. His 2005-06 season was plagued with injuries, as he underwent surgery on both his back and shoulder, limiting him to twelve games. June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Fulham

He joined Fulham on loan on 4 January, 2007 on a six month deal wearing the number 11 shirt. He scored twice against Leicester City on his home debut in the FA Cup. He scored again on 27 January in the same competition against Stoke City. January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Leicester City F.C., nicknamed the Foxes, are an English football team, playing in the Football League Championship. ... Note: for the full results of all FA Cup finals, see FA Cup Final The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Stoke City Football Club (known as Stoke Football Club until 1926) is a football club from Stoke-on-Trent in England. ...


On January 13, 2007 he made his Premier League debut against West Ham United. [1] Against Tottenham at Craven Cottage seven days later, he scored his first Premiership goal with a penalty kick. January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The West Ham United Crest West Ham United F.C are a professional English football club based in East London. ... Craven Cottage is the name of a sports stadium in the Hammersmith and Fulham area that has been the home ground of the football team Fulham F.C. since 1896. ... The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays English Premier League for sponsorship reasons) comprises the top 20 football clubs in the league system of English football. ...


Montella is already hugely popular with the Fulham fans and has showed his gratitude for making him feel at home at Craven Cottage. [2] However, he hardly started under manager Chris Coleman, despite several public pleas. [3] However, after Coleman's sacking, Montella only started twice under Lawrie Sanchez. [4] [5] [6] [7] Vincenzo has hinted that he would like to return to Roma after the end of the 06-07 season. [8] The loan bid was terminated by Fulham caretaker manager Lawrie Sanchez on May 8, 2007, a week before its natural expiration. There were questions over his attitude and influence towards other players.[9] Chris Coleman is the name of several people, including: Chris Coleman (footballer), a British football manager. ... Lawrence Philip Sanchez (born October 22, 1959 in London, England) is a former Northern Irish football player, who is the current manager of Fulham. ... Lawrence Philip Sanchez (born October 22, 1959 in London, England) is a former Northern Irish football player, who is the current manager of Fulham. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ...


Country

Montella received his first international cap against Wales on 5 June 1999, and was part of the Italian national team at Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup. He has yet to receive another call-up since 2005 and was not included in Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph. A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... First international Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none (First... June 5 is the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (157th in leap years), with 209 days remaining. ... First International Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Largest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 15 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982 European Championship Appearances 6... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... Qualifying countries The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th staging of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international association football world championship tournament. ...


Trivia

  • Montella's nickname is L'Aeroplanino ("The Little Aeroplane"), in a reference to his short stature and trademark goal celebration.

References

  1. ^ Tactical Formation. Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2007.
  2. ^ High Flyer. FulhamFC.com. Retrieved on January 22, 2007.
  3. ^ MONTELLA MAKES COLEMAN PLEA. SkySports.com. Retrieved on March 27, 2007.
  4. ^ HUNT PILES PRESSURE ON FULHAM. SkySports.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2007.
  5. ^ COTTAGERS' CHANCES TAKE A HIT. SkySports.com. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
  6. ^ GUNNERS PILE PRESSURE ON FULHAM. SkySports.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2007.
  7. ^ Tactical Formation. Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved on May 5.
  8. ^ MONTELLA EYES ROMA RETURN. SkySports.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2007.
  9. ^ New boss Sanchez shows his teeth. ThisIsLondon.co.uk. Retrieved on May 8.

January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (87th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (126th in leap years). ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ...

External links

  • Vincenzo Montella career stats at Soccerbase
  • FootballDatabase provides Vincenzo Montella's profile and stats
  • Profile at Roma Forever
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Vincenzo Montella: Information from Answers.com (285 words)
Vincenzo Montella (born June 18, 1974 in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy) is an Italian football (soccer) player who currently plays for A.S. Roma of the Italian Serie A (his contract will end in 2010).
Montella began his club career at Empoli in 1990 (then in Serie C1) before moving to Genoa in 1996 (then in Serie B), where he scored 21 goals in his only season with the club before moving to U.C. Sampdoria and the Serie A.
Montella received his first international cap against Wales on 5 June 1999, and was part of the Italian national team at Euro 2000 and 2002 World Cup.
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