Francesco Battaglia (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 April 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Castellamonte, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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free agent | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Torino | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2007 | Pavia | 18 | (0) |
| 2007 | Chievo | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Legnano | 33 | (0) |
| 2009 | Eupen | 11 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Cittadella | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | SPAL | 27 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Pro Vercelli | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Venezia | 20 | (0) |
| 2014 | Castiglione | 10 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2001 | Italy U16 | 7 | (0) |
| 2001 | Italy U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2003 | Italy U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2004 | Italy U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Italy U20 | 10 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Italy U20 "C" | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of end of 13–14 season. |
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Francesco Battaglia (born 26 April 1985) is an Italian footballer.
Born in Castellamonte, the Province of Turin (Italian: Torino), Piedmont, Battaglia was a trainee of Torino Calcio. Battaglia was in the reserve team of Torino from 2003 to 2005, and also played for the reserve B in 2004–05 season. After the newly promoted Serie A club bankrupted at the start of 2005–06 Serie A and a new company was admitted to Serie B, Battaglia decided to leave as a free agent and was signed by Pavia. The under-20 internationals immediately made his professional debut in the first season in the third division. He suspended once due to fourth caution in just 18 games. In July 2006 he was signed by Chievo in co-ownership deal (Chievo acquired Battaglia outright for undisclosed fee and sold him back to Pavia in co-own for €500). in January 2007 Chievo acquired him outright for an undisclosed fee.
On 31 August 2007 Battaglia left for Legnano, a third division (Serie C1) club. Just 17 appearances he booked 5 times. At the end of season he was linked to various clubs, including Chievo. Battaglia earned an absolute starting place in 2008–09 Lega Pro Prima Divisione, with 16 games in half season. However, he was also sent off twice (one direct and one due to second caution) and sixth caution including the aforementioned . In January 2009 he left for Belgian Second Division club Eupen. Eupen almost relegated as the 14th and Battaglia played 11 times and just 2 caution.
On 27 July 2009 Battaglia returned to Italy for Serie B club Cittadella. However, he just played 3 times.
Battaglia once again returned to the Italian third division in 2010–11 Lega Pro Prima Divisione for SPAL, with Rachid Arma moved to opposite direction. Battaglia played full season with 27 games, but also sent off twice (due to second caution and direct sent off) and 6 caution (including the second caution before sent off).
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