Giuseppe Rizza facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Giuseppe Rizza | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Noto, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 6 July 2020 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Catania, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | Juventus | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Juve Stabia | 25 | (1) |
| 2008–2012 | Livorno | 7 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Arezzo (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Pergocrema (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Juve Stabia (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Pergocrema (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Nocerina | 14 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Noto | 16 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 July 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 July 2012 |
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Giuseppe Rizza (born 8 April 1987 – died 6 July 2020) was a talented Italian footballer. He played as a defender for several clubs in Italy. Rizza was known for his time in the youth system of the famous Juventus club.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Years at Juventus
Giuseppe Rizza started his football journey in the youth academy of Juventus. This is one of the biggest football clubs in Italy. He spent many years learning and growing his skills there. After finishing his youth training, he moved to play for Juve Stabia. This club was in a league called Serie C1 at the time.
Time with Livorno
Later, Rizza joined Livorno. This team played in Serie B, which is a high level of professional football in Italy. He played in 7 league games for Livorno during the 2008–09 season. While with Livorno, he also spent time playing on loan for other teams. These included A.C. Arezzo and Pergocrema. Being loaned out means a player temporarily plays for another club.
Later Career
After his time with Livorno and various loan spells, Giuseppe Rizza continued his career. He played for clubs like Nocerina. He also played for Noto, which was a team from his hometown. He gained experience playing in different Italian leagues.
Life and Legacy
Giuseppe Rizza sadly passed away in Catania, Italy, on 6 July 2020. He was only 33 years old. His death was due to health complications. He is remembered as a dedicated footballer who played for several Italian clubs.
