Cristiano Del Grosso (born 24 March 1983) is an Italian football coach and former left back. He is currently in charge as the Under-19 youth coach of Palermo.

Cristiano Del Grosso
Personal information
Date of birth (1983-03-24) 24 March 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Giulianova, Italy
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Palermo (Under-19 youth coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2006 Giulianova 132 (7)
2005–2006Ascoli (loan) 30 (0)
2006–2008 Cagliari 39 (0)
2008–2013 Siena 133 (3)
2013–2017 Atalanta 45 (1)
2015–2016Bari (loan) 12 (0)
2016–2017SPAL (loan) 22 (0)
2017–2018 Venezia 21 (1)
2018–2020 Pescara 39 (1)
2020 Real Giulianova 8 (0)
2021 Casertana 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 May 2021

He is the twin brother of Federico, who is also a defender.

Playing career

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Siena

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Del Grosso renewed his contract with Siena on 15 June 2011, signing a new 2-year contract.[1]

Venezia

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On 18 August 2017, newly promoted Serie B side Venezia signed Del Grosso for the 2017–18 season.

Pescara

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On 17 July 2018 he signed with Serie B club Pescara.[2]

Real Giulianova

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On 5 September 2020 he returned to his native city and joined Real Giulianova in Serie D.[3]

Casertana

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On 1 January 2021 he signed with Serie C club Casertana.[4]

Coaching career

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After retirement, Del Grosso returned to Pescara as an Under-16 youth coach and then as a first-team assistant coach. In 2022, he joined Palermo as the club's new Under-17 youth coach.

On 30 July 2024, Palermo announced the promotion of Del Grosso as their new Under-19 youth coach.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Del Grosso rinnova per due stagioni Sarà bianconero fino al 2013". AC Siena (in Italian). 15 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Cristiano Del Grosso è un nuovo giocatore #BiancAzzurro" (in Italian). Pescara. 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Bentornato a casa Cristiano" (in Italian). Real Giulianova. 5 September 2020.
  4. ^ "LA CASERTANA SI ASSICURA CRISTIANO DEL GROSSO: "SONO ENTUSIASTA. LA MIA ESPERIENZA AL SERVIZIO DI QUESTI COLORI"" (in Italian). Casertana. 1 January 2021.
  5. ^ "CRISTIANO DEL GROSSO IS THE HEAD COACH OF PALERMO PRIMAVERA". Palermo FC. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
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