Piermario Morosini facts for kids
Morosini with Livorno in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 5 July 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Bergamo, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 14 April 2012 (aged 25) | ||
| Place of death | Pescara, Italy | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atalanta | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2007 | Udinese | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | → Bologna (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Vicenza | 66 | (1) |
| 2009–2012 | Udinese | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Reggina (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Padova (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Vicenza (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Livorno (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 141 | (1) | |
| National team | |||
| 2001–2003 | Italy U17 | 16 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Italy U18 | 7 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Italy U19 | 12 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Italy U20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Italy U21 | 18 | (0) |
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Piermario Morosini (born 5 July 1986 – died 14 April 2012) was an Italian professional footballer. He played as a midfielder for several Italian clubs. Sadly, during a match on 14 April 2012, Morosini had a sudden heart problem on the field and passed away.
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Early Life and Challenges
Piermario Morosini was born in Bergamo, Italy. He faced tough times early in his life. His mother, Camilla, died in 2001 when he was just fifteen years old. Later, he also lost his father.
Even with these difficulties, Morosini stayed strong. He once said that these events "change your life, but at the same time make you so angry and help you achieve what was also a dream of my parents." This shows how determined he was to succeed.
Club Football Journey
Morosini started his football journey at his hometown club, Atalanta. In 2005, he moved to Udinese.
- First Steps in Serie A: On 23 October 2005, he played his first game in Serie A, which is Italy's top football league. He played against Inter Milan. That season, he also played in the UEFA Cup.
- Gaining Experience: To get more playing time and experience, Udinese loaned him to other clubs.
- Joining Livorno: In January 2012, Morosini joined Livorno on loan. He played 8 matches for them.
Playing for Italy
Morosini also represented Italy at different youth levels.
- He first played for the Italy U-17 team in 2001.
- He later made his debut for the U-21 team in 2006.
- He was even called up for the 2009 European Championships as a back-up player.
A Sad Day and Lasting Memory
On 14 April 2012, during a Serie B match between Livorno and Pescara, something very sad happened. In the 31st minute, Morosini suddenly collapsed on the field. He tried to get up but then lost consciousness.
Medical staff quickly attended to him, using a special device called a defibrillator to help his heart. He was taken to the hospital right away. Sadly, despite all efforts, Piermario Morosini passed away.
- Impact on Football: After this tragic event, all Italian football league matches for that weekend were stopped as a mark of respect.
- Remembering Piermario: Both Livorno and Vicenza, clubs where Morosini played, decided to retire the number 25 jersey. This means no other player will wear that number for those clubs, honoring Piermario.
- Support for His Family: Piermario had a sister who needed care. Udinese player Antonio Di Natale promised to help support her financially. This was a wonderful gesture of kindness.
- Stadium Tribute: A few days after his death, the south stand of the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, which is the home stadium of Atalanta (his first club), was renamed the Curva Piermario Morosini in his honor.
- Continued Legacy: Years later, people still remember him. For example, in 2015, Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon dedicated a win to Morosini. There is also an award for the best player in the Campionato Primavera (a youth league) named after him.
Piermario Morosini is remembered not just as a talented footballer, but also as a brave person who faced many challenges with strength and determination.
See also
In Spanish: Piermario Morosini para niños
