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Career & Clubs
Roma
Born in Rome, Curci is a product of the AS Roma youth academy. At only 19, he became the club's first choice goalkeeper for the second half of the 2004–05 season after injuries to fellow goalkeepers Ivan Pelizzoli and Carlo Zotti. He was replaced in the 2005–06 season by new Brazilian keeper Doni. Curci signed a new four-year contract on 16 July 2007.
Siena
On 25 June 2008, Siena confirmed they signed Curci in a co-ownership deal from Roma for €1.75 million and signed the remaining 50% rights of Daniele Galloppa for another €1.75M. In exchange, Roma signed keeper Artur for €750,000 and defender Simone Loria for €2.8M. Curci impressed in all his matches, notably his last two Serie A matches, helping Siena overcome Roma 1–0, and preventing Genoa from scoring more than they did. Curci then impressed in the Tuscan Derby against Fiorentina, performing 3 incredible reaction saves to help Siena win 1–0.
Sampdoria
On 1 July 2010, Sampdoria bought Siena's half for €2.25 million. Roma retained their half. Curci played for Sampdoria in a match for qualification to the Champions League, against Werder Bremen, but his team lost. Curci was a key player for Sampdoria during the 2010–11 season and he made some crucial saves for the club. He was an ever-present and the club's undisputed first choice goalkeeper.
Roma return
On 24 June 2011, Roma bought back Curci and Stefano Guberti from Sampdoria for a nominal fee of €1,000 on two-year (Guberti) and…
Curci has represented Italy multiple times at youth level. He received his first call-up to the Azzurri squad for a friendly against Hungary.
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- AS Roma (2004–2008)
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- U.C. Sampdoria (2010–2011)
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- Siena FC (2008–2010)
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- Bologna F.C. 1909 (2012–2014)
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- AS Roma (2011–2015)
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- 1. FSV Mainz 05 (2015–2017)
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- Italy national under-19 football team (2003–2004)
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- Italy national under-21 football team (2005–2007)
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- Italy national under-20 football team (2004–2005)
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- AFC Eskilstuna (2018–2019)
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- Hammarby Fotboll (2019–2019)
Legacy
Clubs
- Italy national under-19 football team2003–2004
- AS Roma2004–2008
- Italy national under-20 football team2004–2005
- Italy national under-21 football team2005–2007
- Siena FC2008–2010
- U.C. Sampdoria2010–2011
- AS Roma2011–2015
- Bologna F.C. 19092012–2014
- 1. FSV Mainz 052015–2017
- AFC Eskilstuna2018–2019
- Hammarby Fotboll2019–2019
Played together with
Aarón Martín1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2019–2023
Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022–2022- Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022
Abdelkader GhezzalSiena FC · 2008–2010- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 1994–1997
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2000–2001
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2001–2001
Abdou Diallo1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2017–2018
Abdoulay KonkoSiena FC · 2006–2007
Abdul KhaliliHammarby Fotboll
Abdul RazakAFC Eskilstuna
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Gianluca Curci is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. A product of the Roma youth system, he made his professional debut for the club in 2004 and went on to play over 200 matches in Serie A for Roma, Siena, Sampdoria and Bologna. Curci also had spells abroad with German side Mainz 05 and in Sweden with AFC Eskilstuna and Hammarby IF.
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