Giuseppe Vives

Early career

Vives grew up playing football in Naples for local club Napoli Club Afragola until the age of 17, before transferring to Sant'Anastasia, with whom he played in Serie D in the 1997–1998 season and then in Serie C2 (1999–2000). In 2000–2001 he played for Juve Stabia in Serie C2 and the year after for Nardò.

Ancona

In 2001–2002, he was acquired for 800,000 lire by Ancona, coached by Luciano Spalletti. He had the chance to make his debut in Serie B, but persistent physical problems forced him on the fringes of the team, forcing him to reconsider his football career in order to devote himself to becoming a professional accountant. In the 2002–2003, he collected a mere appearance for Taranto in Serie C1 and at the end of the season returns to Ancona, never making an appearance.

Giugliano

In the 2003–2004 season he was acquired by Giugliano of Serie C2, finally being able to play with continuity and at good levels. After 3 seasons with the Campania side, he collects 101 appearances and scores 6 goals, attracting the attention of many Serie A and Serie B clubs.

Lecce

In the summer of 2006, after numerous rumours of him joining Salernitana, Avellino, Cavese and even Napoli, he was purchased by Lecce on the advice of Zdeněk Zeman. In the 2006–2007 Serie B season, he quickly became a cornerstone of the Salento midfield, able to play in a cover and playmaking role. He scored his first goal in the cadets against Triestina and repeated…

Club

Updated 10 May 2016.

Serie B Lecce: Serie B 2009–2010