David Di Michele facts for kids
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Di Michele in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 6 January 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Guidonia Montecelio, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993–1996 | Lodigiani | 43 | (6) |
| 1996–1998 | Foggia | 68 | (14) |
| 1998–2001 | Salernitana | 92 | (40) |
| 2001–2006 | Udinese | 78 | (23) |
| 2002–2004 | → Reggina (loan) | 62 | (15) |
| 2006–2007 | Palermo | 48 | (16) |
| 2007–2010 | Torino | 43 | (10) |
| 2008–2009 | → West Ham United (loan) | 30 | (4) |
| 2010 | → Lecce (loan) | 19 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | Lecce | 52 | (19) |
| 2012–2013 | Chievo | 11 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Reggina | 71 | (19) |
| 2015–2016 | Lupa Roma | 8 | (2) |
| Total | 625 | (172) | |
| National team | |||
| 2005–2006 | Italy | 6 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2016 | Lupa Roma | ||
| 2016–2017 | Lupa Roma | ||
| 2022 | Turris | ||
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David Di Michele, born on January 6, 1976, is a famous Italian football player and coach. He used to play as a striker, which means he was a goal-scorer. He was last in charge as the head coach of a club called Turris.
He played for many Italian teams during his career. He also played for West Ham United in England for a while. David Di Michele played six games for the Italian national team between 2005 and 2006.
Contents
Playing Football: David Di Michele's Career
Club Teams: David Di Michele's Journey
Starting Out: Early Years in Italy
David Di Michele began his football journey with Lodigiani. This team was close to his hometown of Guidonia Montecelio. He played for them from 1993 to 1996. After that, he moved to Foggia Calcio in Serie B, which is a higher league.
He spent two seasons with Foggia before joining Salernitana. With Salernitana, he played his first game in Serie A. This is Italy's top football league. However, the next year, Salernitana moved down to Serie B.
Playing for Udinese: A Key Player
After two seasons with Salernitana, David Di Michele joined Udinese in 2001. He played for Udinese for one season. Then, he spent two seasons on loan with Reggina. He returned to Udinese in 2004.
In the 2005–06 season, he played half a season with Udinese. He even got to play in the UEFA Champions League. This is a very important European club competition.
During a 2004–05 Coppa Italia match, something amazing happened. David Di Michele scored two goals. Later, the team's goalkeeper was sent off. David took his place in goal! He even saved a penalty kick. This helped Udinese win the game 5–4.
Time with Palermo: Scoring Goals
In the middle of the 2005–06 season, David Di Michele moved to Palermo. He made his debut for Palermo in a Serie A match against Parma. He scored two goals in that game, helping Palermo win 4–2. In that season, he played 19 matches and scored seven goals for Palermo.
In March 2007, David Di Michele faced a challenge. He was found to have broken some rules about betting. He received a three-month ban from playing in Serie A games. He was also given a fine. Even though he couldn't play in official matches, he could still train. This helped him stay fit for when he could play again.
Torino and West Ham United: New Experiences
On July 5, 2007, David Di Michele joined Torino. He signed a four-year contract with them. He played 25 games for Torino and scored six goals in the 2007–08 season.
On September 2, 2008, David Di Michele moved to West Ham United in England. This was a loan deal. He played his first game for West Ham on September 13, 2008. In his second game, he scored his first goals for the club. He scored two goals in a 3–1 win against Newcastle United. However, at the end of the season, West Ham decided not to keep him permanently.
Lecce: A Strong Comeback
David Di Michele joined Lecce in January 2010. He quickly became a key player for the team. He helped Lecce have a very successful season in Serie B. In his first season back in Serie A with Lecce, he scored 8 goals in 23 games.
In June 2011, he extended his contract for another year. In the 2011–12 Serie A season, he was the team's top scorer. He scored 11 goals in the league. However, Lecce was moved down to Serie B at the end of that season.
Chievo and Later Years: Finishing His Playing Career
On July 13, 2012, David Di Michele moved to Chievo. In January 2013, he left Chievo. He then rejoined his old club, Reggina, after eight years away. He played for Reggina in Serie B.
In 2015, he left Reggina. He then joined Lupa Roma, a team that had just moved up to Lega Pro.
International Career: Playing for Italy
David Di Michele played six games for the Italy national football team between 2005 and 2006. He made his first appearance for Italy on March 30, 2005. He was 29 years old. This was a friendly match against Iceland. His last game for Italy was on September 6, 2006. This was a qualifying match for the European Championship against France.
Coaching Career: From Player to Coach
David Di Michele stopped playing football in December 2015. He then became part of the coaching staff at his last club, Lupa Roma. In April 2016, he was named one of the head coaches for the club.
He continued as head coach for the next season. However, he was dismissed in October 2016 because of poor results. He was then rehired a month later by new club management. He left the club at the end of the 2016–17 season. The team was moved down to a lower league.
In 2018, David Di Michele joined Frosinone. He worked there as a youth coach for the Under-17 team. He left Frosinone in July 2022.
On October 25, 2022, David Di Michele became the new head coach of Serie C club Turris. But he was let go on December 23, 2022. The team's results did not improve.
Achievements
Individual Awards
- Coppa Italia top scorer: 1999–2000 (This means he scored the most goals in the Coppa Italia tournament that year!)
Images for kids
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Di Michele in 2007
See also
In Spanish: David Di Michele para niños
