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Francesco Palmieri

b. 1967

Italian association football player born in 1967

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About Francesco Palmieri

Born 1967. Francesco Palmieri is an Italian association football player.

Playing career Palmieri began his career with Centese, Virtus Francavilla, , Bologna, and Cosenza.

During his time at Lecce, Palmieri was given the nickname "Highlander". Between 1995 and 1998 he scored 35 goals in 102 appearances for the club. At Lecce, he formed a goal-scoring partnership with and achieved two successive promotions, from Serie C to Serie A, under the guidance of manager Gian Piero Ventura. having scored eight league goals.

In his second season at Sampdoria, he captained the team and scored six goals, while the club missed out on Serie A promotion by one point. For the 2021–22 season, he received the Mino Favini Award, which is awarded to the best youth sector manager.

At the end of the 2023–24 season, he was appointed sporting director of Sassuolo.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Mino Favini Award: 2021–22

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1967, Bari
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Francesco Palmieri?

Italian association football player born in 1967

When was Francesco Palmieri born?

Francesco Palmieri was born on 24 September 1967 in Bari.

What is Francesco Palmieri's occupation?

Francesco Palmieri is an association football player.

What nationality is Francesco Palmieri?

Francesco Palmieri is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francesco Palmieri

· Wikidata: Q3750385

· DBpedia: Francesco Palmieri (footballer)

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