Giampiero Pinzi (; born 11 March 1981) is an Italian former professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Lazio

Pinzi began his career with

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and was promoted in 1999 to the

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team.

Udinese

After one-year with

in the

signed with League rival

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Chievo

On 17 July 2009,

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announced that they would be keeping the Udinese midfielder on loan for another season.

Return to Udinese

Pinzi returned to Udinese for the

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season, after the departure of

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and

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. Pinzi formed the club's central midfield trio with the energetic

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and

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in Udinese's new 3–5–2 (or 5–3–2 formation); he provided 6 assists. After the departure of

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, Pinzi changed to play attacking midfielder role, partnered with forward

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in new 4–1–4–1 (or 4–4–1–1) formation, with Asamoah and

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as cover against

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. With the new signing Gabriel Torje and Diego Fabbrini arrived, Pinzi again formed new partnership role with either or both players. After the departure of Torje and arrival of Maicosuel, Pinzi still able to secure a place in starting XI. In October 2012, he signed a new contract which last until 30 June 2016.

Return to Chievo

After 15 years played for Udinese, on 31 August 2015, last day of

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, Pinzi returned to Chievo, where he had played between 2008 and 2010.

Brescia

On 10 August 2016, Pinzi signed for Serie B club

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on a free transfer.

Padova

On 8 January 2019, he was released from his contract by

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by mutual consent.

International career

With the Under-21 Italian team, Pinzi won the

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and a bronze medal at

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. He made his senior international debut and only cap for Italy in 2005.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Udinese *

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Orders :*

5th Class / Knight: ''

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'': 2004

References

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