Riccardo Scimeca

Aston Villa and England U21

Scimeca started his career at Aston Villa, coming through the club's youth system, as a central defender and was largely a squad player until his move to Nottingham Forest in 1999 for £2.5 million. During this time he was a regular in the England U21 side, captaining the side for the first time against Italy in October 1997.

Nottingham Forest

Scimeca spent four seasons at the City Ground, and took over as captain when Steve Chettle left in his first season. However Chris Bart-Williams was appointed captain the following season. Scimeca was consistent and reliable in his spell at Forest, playing in various positions. He featured regularly in central defence and midfield, but also had spells at right back and right-midfield. He scored 4 goals in his second season. In the 2001–02 season he formed a solid defensive partnership with Jon Olav Hjelde. In 2002–03, his last season, in which Forest made the play-offs, Paul Hart deployed him in a defensive midfield role within a diamond 4–4–2 formation. He scored 4 goals during this season, and played a prominent role throughout his four years at the club.

Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion

Scimeca moved on to Leicester City in 2003, on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal. At Leicester he scored once in a 4–3 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 25 October 2003. Scimeca then moved to West Bromwich Albion a year later by activating a get-out clause in his…

Scimeca joined the veteran's team of his home town club, Leamington, in the Central Warwickshire Over 35's Premier League in 2013. In April 2015 he joined Solihull Moors in a role coaching youth players. Scimeca now works as a property investor.

Cardiff City

FA Cup runner-up: 2007–08