Federico Peluso is an Italian football player who has transitioned into coaching.
Peluso played as a left back for various Serie A clubs and the Italy national team.
He made his Serie A debut on March 8, 2009, against AC Milan while playing for Atalanta.
Biography
Early Life and Youth Career
Federico Peluso was born in Italy and began his football journey at a young age, starting his youth career at Petriana in Rome. He later moved to Lazio but was released before making a significant impact. In 2001, he joined F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892, where he played for three seasons, honing his skills as a left back.
Professional Career
Peluso's professional career took off when he joined Ternana Calcio in 2004, followed by a transfer to U.C. AlbinoLeffe in 2006. His performances there led to a move to Atalanta BC in January 2009, where he made his Serie A debut against AC Milan on March 8, 2009. He scored his first top-flight goal later that year against Parma. In January 2013, Peluso was loaned to Juventus FC, where his impressive displays earned him a permanent transfer. He contributed to Juventus's success, helping the team secure the Serie A title during his tenure.
In 2014, Peluso transferred to US Sassuolo Calcio, continuing to showcase his talents in Serie A. He also represented Italy at various levels, including the under-21 and senior national teams, making his debut for the latter in 2012 and scoring his first international goal shortly after.
Managerial Career
After retiring from professional play, Peluso transitioned into coaching. On October 17, 2022, he was appointed as a technical assistant for Serie A club Monza, marking the beginning of his managerial career and allowing him to share his extensive knowledge of the game with the next generation of players.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played 23 May 2021
1Includes Coppa Italia and Coppa Italia Serie C. 2Includes UEFA Champions League.
On 10 August 2012, after his impressive performances on Atalanta, Peluso (alongside teammates Andrea Consigli, Manolo Gabbiadini and Ezequiel Schelotto) was called from manager Cesare Prandelli to the Italy national squad. Five days later, he made his debut, in a friendly loss against England. On 11 September, he scored his first international goal, in a 2–0 home win in a World Cup qualifier against Malta.
On 17 October 2022, Peluso was appointed technical assistant of newly promoted Serie A side Monza.
Peluso began his youth career at Petriana, in Rome. He later moved to Lazio, but was subsequently released. In 2001, he joined Pro Vercelli, where he played three full seasons. In 2004 summer he joined Ternana, and after two years in the club, he was bought from AlbinoLeffe, being promoted with the Bergamo club. However, in his second season, he had a fallout with the club's ownership, and was removed from squad. In January 2009, Peluso joined Atalanta, as an exchange for Karamoko Cissé. On 8 March 2009, Peluso made his Serie A debut, playing against AC Milan. On 25 October, he made his first top flight goal, against Parma. On 3 January 2013, Peluso joined Juventus on a six-month loan, with a view to a permanent transfer after the period. He spent the second half of the 2012–13 campaign on loan with the Bianconeri, and his performances earned him a permanent transfer and a contract until June 2017, as Juventus captured the league title. In June 2013, Juventus announced that they had completed the signing of Federico Peluso from Atalanta for a transfer fee of €4.8 million. After the end of the 2013–14 season, Serie A side Sassuolo announced that they acquired Peluso outright, as part of the deal that brought Luca Marrone back to Juventus.
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- Atalanta BC (2009–2013)
- Club
- F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892 (2001–2004)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2013–2013)
- Club
- Ternana Calcio (2004–2006)
- Club
- U.C. AlbinoLeffe (2006–2009)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2013–2014)
- Club
- US Sassuolo Calcio (2014–)
- Club
- Italy under-21 Serie B representative team (2005–2005)
- Club
- Italy men's national association football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Italy national under-23 football team (2005–2005)
- Club
- SS Lazio
- National team
- Italy
Clubs
- US Sassuolo Calcio2014current
- SS Laziocurrent
- F.C. Pro Vercelli 18922001–2004
- Ternana Calcio2004–2006
- Italy national under-23 football team2005–2005
- Italy under-21 Serie B representative team2005–2005
- U.C. AlbinoLeffe2006–2009
- Atalanta BC2009–2013
- Italy men's national association football team2012–2012
- Juventus FC2013–2013
- Juventus FC2013–2014
Played together with
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022- Abdon SgarbiItaly men's national association football team · 1929–1929
Abdoulay KonkoAtalanta BC- Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
- Abdoulay KonkoSS Lazio · 2011
Abdoulaye BambaJuventus FC- Aboubacar FofanaJuventus FC
- Achille CoserAtalanta BC · 2001–2002
- Achille CoserF.C. Pro Vercelli 1892 · 2010–2010
- Achille CoserU.C. AlbinoLeffe · 2001–2009
Achille PicciniItaly men's national association football team · 1936–1936
Adam MarušićSS Lazio
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Identifiers & aliases
Federico Peluso is an Italian professional football coach and former player who is a technical assistant for Serie A club Monza. He played as a left back for various Serie A clubs and the Italy national team.
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