Fernando Tissone

Early career

Tissone was born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. He started his football career in Independiente's youth system before moving to neighbours Lanús.

Udinese

After making only one appearance for Lanús, Tissone was scouted by Italian side Udinese, joining the club in 2005 and making 26 Serie A appearances for the club, mainly as a substitute.

Atalanta

On 10 August 2006, Tissone was signed by Atalanta in a co-ownership deal for €1.5 million in a five-year deal. However, Udinese also acquired 50% of the registration rights of both Michele Rinaldi for €800,000 and Christian Tiboni for €1.1 million, Tissone played 33 games for the Bergamo-based club in 2006–07 Serie A season. In June 2007 the co-ownerships were renewed. Tissone made 35 appearances in 2007–08 Serie A, missing only three match, including a suspension for a fourth yellow card received. On 26 June 2008, Tissone returned to Udinese for €4.165 million, with Rinaldi and Tiboni both returning to Atalanta for undisclosed fees (which Atalanta immediately write-down their value).

Udinese return

Sampdoria

On 22 July 2009, Tissone joined Sampdoria in a co-ownership from Udinese, for €2.5 million cash and 50% of the registration rights of Jonathan Rossini; Tissone signed four-year contract. He remained at the club for two seasons, appearing in 52 league matches and scoring once, against Brescia on 1 May 2011. The co-ownerships were renewed in June 2010 and June…

Tissone holds an Italian passport, and is also eligible for Cape Verde due to his grandfather. Tissone's brother, Christian, is also a footballer, but spent the vast majority of his career representing Italian lower division sides, and also switched his nationality to Cape Verde.

Aves

Taça de Portugal: 2017–18