Giuseppe Colucci

Early career

Colucci started his professional career with Foggia, where he made 39 league appearances, accompanied by a single goal in two seasons with the club. After a successful spell with the Foggia, he was transferred to Serie A side Roma. He spent his time on loan at Bordeaux. He played twice for Bordeaux at 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League in March 2000, verse Valencia CF and AC Fiorentina, as second-half substitute.

Verona

In 2000, he was sold to Verona (in direct exchange deal with Alberto Maria Fontana), where he made 38 league appearances in two seasons. He then loaned to various Serie A clubs: Modena, Brescia, Reggina and Livorno, where he played more regularly at Modena and Reggina.

Catania

In August 2006, Colucci was signed by Catania on a co-ownership deal, and later extended the deal by signing a three-year deal. Colucci made 23 and 19 starts respectively in the first two seasons. In his third season, he was not made part of the club's future by new coach Walter Zenga and failed to make an appearance that year.

Chievo and Cesena

On 2 February 2009, team-mate Gennaro Sardo and Colucci was transferred to Chievo in six-month loan and six-month contract respectively. Colucci was offered a new contract but failed to reach an agreement with Chievo. In December 2009, he signed a contract with Cesena. He signed a new contract after Cesena remained at Serie A, extended the contract from 30 June 2012 to 30 June 2013.

Pescara…

Colucci has been capped five times for Italy U21 and played at 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifying. He also played for Italy U18 team that lost to Portugal U18 team at UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship.

Player

Italy U18

UEFA European Under-18 Championship runner-up: 1999