Ivone De Franceschi (born January 1, 1974, in

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) is an Italian former

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player. De Franceschi played as a midfielder and enjoyed a number of spells playing for his hometown club. He also played for clubs such as

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and

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. In June 2007, he announced his retirement because of health problems caused by a heart malformation.TUTTO MERCATO WEB - Padova: Ivone De Franceschi costretto a ritirarsi
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side

History

(2005–2007) (Serie C1) * Chievo Verona (2004) (Serie A) *

(2004) (Serie B) * Chievo Verona (2002–2004) (Serie A) *

(2001–2002) (Serie A) *

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(2000–2001) (Serie B) * Venezia (2000–2001) (Serie B) *

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(1999–2000) * Venezia (1998–1999) (Serie A) * Padova (1996–1998) (Serie B) *

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(1995–1996) (Serie C2) * Sandonà (1994–1995) (Serie C2) * Padova (1992–1994) (Serie B)

References

1974 births Living people Italian men's footballers Italian expatriate men's footballers Calcio Padova players Rimini FC 1912 players Venezia FC players Sporting CP footballers US Salernitana 1919 players AC ChievoVerona players SSC Bari players Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Primeira Liga players Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal Italian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Men's association football midfielders Footballers from Padua 20th-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub