Vincenzo Gianneo
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-12-25) 25 December 1985
Place of birth Italy
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Roccaravinda
2005 Siracusa
2005–2006 Muggia
2006–2007 Sevegliano
2007–2008 San Sergio
2008 Sport Boys
2009 Sport Áncash
2010 Clodiense
2011 Ponziana
2011–2013 Manzanese
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vincenzo Gianneo (born 25 December 1985) is an Italian former footballer who is last known to have played as a midfielder for Manzanese. Besides Italy, he has played in Peru.[1][2]

Early life

Gianneo was born in 1985 in Trieste, Italy, before living in Aurisina, Italy, where he began playing football at a young age.[3]

Playing career

In 2008, he signed for Peruvian top flight side Sport Boys, where he wore the number eight jersey, became a fan favorite and was nicknamed "Gattuso" after the Italian international, but suffered relegation to the Peruvian second tier.[4] He aimed to establish himself as an important player in the Peruvian leagues and got a tattoo of Sport Boys on his back to show his dedication to the club.[5]

However, he eventually left Sport Boys due to lack of payments, before signing for Peruvian top flight side Sport Áncash, where his playing performance was regarded as poor.[6] Altogether, he made twenty-four appearances for both Peruvian sides combined before trialing for Chilean side San Marcos de Arica.[7] After that, he signed for Italian side Ponziana, before signing for Italian side Manzanese.[8]

Style of play

Gianneo mainly operated as an offensive midfielder.[8] He is known for his physical ability.[7]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Gianneo owned a football academy with Argentina international Walter Silváni.[9] He also worked as a model.[10]

Television career

After retiring from professional football, Gianneo also participated in Peruvian reality teelvion show Combate, where he was part of the 'Air' team with Diana Sánchez, Israel Dreyfus, and Korina Rivadeneira, among other people, and was known for being rejected on live television by Darlene Rosas.[11]

Managerial career

After retiring from professional football, Gianneo worked as a youth manager in Peru and Croatia.[12] After that, he worked as manager of the Juventus Academy in Argentina.[13] After that, he was appointed youth manager of Chilean side Audax Italiano.[14]

Personal life

Gianneo has a sister.[4] He has family in Trieste, Italy.[3] He is a Christian.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Gianneo, dal San Sergio alla serie A peruviana". repubblica.it.
  2. ↑ "Vincenzo, da Siracusa al Perù. Un sogno senza confini". radiorosada.com.
  3. 1 2 "Vincenzo Gianneo, idolo in Perù". sportest.it.
  4. 1 2 "Vincenzo Gianneo - Gelocal article".
  5. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo, el italiano del Sport Boys que pasó al reality". peru21.pe.
  6. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo - Libero article".
  7. 1 2 "Vincenzo Gianneo - Publimetro article".
  8. 1 2 "Vincenzo Gianneo - Il Piccolo article".
  9. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo - Mi Telefe article".
  10. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo llegó de Europa". libero.pe (Archived).
  11. ↑ "Vicenzo Gianneo dejó los realities". trome.pe.
  12. ↑ ""Algunos técnicos corrigen con dureza a los jóvenes; los bajonean"". as.com.
  13. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo: "Argentina tiene mucho talento"".
  14. ↑ "Vincenzo Gianneo - Prensa Futbol article".
  15. ↑ "Vicenzo Gianneo: ex jugador de Sport Boys se retiró del fútbol para entregarse a Dios". rpp.pe.
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