Fabio Franceschini (born 8 May 1988) is a former
Italian footballer who played as a
defender.
Club career
Born in
Copparo, the Province of Ferrara, Emilia region, Franceschini started his career at Ferrara team
SPAL. he left for
U.S. Lecce in temporary deal along with
Bidre'ce Azor in July 2004. In the end of season Franceschini was signed by Lecce outright and Azor became a free agent after the bankruptcy of SPAL SpA and joined Sampdoria. Franceschini was the member of the reserve from 2005 to 2008. In 2008 Franceschini left for
Giacomense. He played 32 games in
the fourth division.
International career
Franceschini was included in the preliminary 23-men squad for
2005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The 2005 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the fourth edition of UEFA's European Under-17 Football Championship. Italy hosted the championship, during 3–14 May. Turkey defeated Netherlands in the final to win the competition for the second ...
,
but was not included in the final 18-men squad. He also included in the 20-man squad for
2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the eleventh edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participa ...
as an unused substitute.
Franceschini played twice for
Italy national under-19 football team
The Italy national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.
The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, held every year.
UEFA U-18 Cham ...
in October 2006.
References
External links
FIGC
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Italian men's footballers
US Lecce players
AC Giacomense players
Men's association football defenders
Footballers from the Province of Ferrara
1988 births
Living people