Armando Izzo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Naples, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Genoa | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Napoli | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Napoli | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Triestina (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Avellino | 57 | (2) |
| 2014– | Genoa | 64 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
Armando Izzo (born 2 March 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Genoa as a central defender.
Club career
Born in Naples, Izzo began his youth career with hometown's Napoli, and was subsequently loaned to Triestina.[1]
On 31 January 2012 Izzo joined Lega Pro side Avellino in a co-ownership deal,[2] after his previous club was bankrupt.
On 24 August 2013 Arini made his Serie B debut, starting in a 2–1 home success over Novara; his first goal came on 7 March of the following year, in a 1–0 success at Empoli.
On 14 July 2014, Izzo moved to the top-flight side Genoa after playing for a two-and-a-half year with team Avellino.[3] On 5 October 2014 made his Serie A debut, substituting Maxime Lestienne in a 2–1 away success over Parma.
International career
On 5 November 2016, Izzo was called up to the senior squad for the first time for 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification match against Liechtenstein and friendly match against Germany.[4]
References
- ↑ "Triestina, in arrivo Izzo e De Vena dal Napoli" [Triestina, arriving Izzo and De Vena from Napoli] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Calciomercato: Armando Izzo è dell'Avellino" [Transfer Market: Armando Izzo is from Avellino] (in Italian). Solo Avellino. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Izzo Alla Corte di Gasperini" [Izzo in Gasperini's court] (in Italian). Genoa's official website. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ↑ "Italia: Marchisio torna a casa, convocati Izzo e Gagliardini" (in Italian). sportnews.eu. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
External links
- Tutto Calciatori profile (Italian)
- Armando Izzo profile at Soccerway