Michele Troiano (born 7 January 1985) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 January 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Desio, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Juventus U23 | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Monza | 6 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | Modena | 38 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | Chievo | 16 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Modena | 62 | (8) |
| 2010–2013 | Sassuolo | 56 | (5) |
| 2013–2018 | Virtus Entella | 151 | (15) |
| 2018–2020 | Ascoli | 46 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Juventus U23 | 19 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Italy U20 | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2021 | |||
Club career edit
Troiano started his career at native club Monza. He then joined Modena F.C. in Serie B. In January 2007, then Serie A team Chievo signed Troiano in a co-ownership deal, exchanged with Salvatore Bruno.
On 3 March 2007 Troiano played his first Serie A match for Chievo against A.C. Milan.[1]
In June 2008, Modena bought him back and bought Bruno outright, in exchange, Angelo Antonazzo and Nicholas Frey went to Chievo.[2]
On 28 October 2020, Troiano played his first match for Juventus U23 in a 2–1 defeat against Como.[3] On 2 May 2021, he scored his first goal for Juventus U23 in a 3–2 defeat against Piacenza.[4] On 13 August, Troiano announced his retirement from football.[5]
International career edit
Troiano was capped for the Italy under-20 side in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
References edit
- ^ "Tactical Formation". Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved March 12, 2007.
- ^ "COMPROPRIETA'. IL MODENA RISCATTA TROIANO E BRUNO". AC ChievoVerona (in Italian). 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 30 March 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ Baridon, Marco (2020-10-28). "Juventus U23-Como 1-2: Marques non basta, secondo ko stagionale – VIDEO". Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Baridon, Marco (2021-05-02). "Piacenza Juventus U23 3-2: un ko chiude la regular season, ora i playoff". Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (2021-08-13). "Juventus U23: Troiano annuncia il ritiro dal calcio giocato – FOTO". Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 14 August 2021.
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External links edit
- FIGC (in Italian)
- http://www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/serie_a_2007/giocatori/troiano_mic.shtml
- http://www.gazzetta.it/speciali/serie_b/2008_nw/giocatori/80469.shtml
- Michele Troiano at Soccerway
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