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Giuseppe Rizza
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Full name Giuseppe Rizza
Date of birth 8 April 1987
Place of birth Noto, Italy
Date of death 6 July 2020(2020-07-06) (aged 33)
Place of death Catania, Italy
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position 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)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 July 2012.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 July 2012

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.

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.

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