Stefano Fiore facts for kids
Fiore in 2008
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| Full name | Stefano Fiore | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1975 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cosenza, Calabria, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | Cosenza | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1999 | Parma | 62 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | → Padova (loan) | 24 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | → Chievo (loan | 38 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Udinese | 67 | (18) | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | Lazio | 95 | (17) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Valencia | 20 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | → Fiorentina (loan) | 38 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | → Torino (loan) | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2007 | → Livorno (loan) | 16 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Mantova | 24 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Cosenza | 37 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 451 | (63) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | Italy | 38 | (2) | |||||||||||||
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Stefano Fiore (born April 17, 1975) is an Italian football manager and former player. He mostly played as an attacking midfielder or on the right wing. He was in charge of the technical area for Cosenza Calcio.
Fiore played for many Italian clubs during his career. He started with Cosenza in 1992. Then he moved to Parma in 1994, where he played his first Serie A game. He also won the UEFA Cup with Parma. He spent time at Padova and Chievo on loan.
He returned to Parma in 1997 and won another UEFA Cup and the Coppa Italia in 1999. After that, he joined Udinese and won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2000. This helped his team play in European competitions.
Later, he moved to Lazio and won his second Coppa Italia in 2004. He was also the top scorer in that competition. His great playing led to a move to the Spanish team Valencia. There, he won the UEFA Supercup. He then went back to Italy on loan to Fiorentina, Torino, and Livorno.
In 2007, he returned to Italy permanently, playing for Mantova. After a break, he joined Cosenza again in 2009. He finished his playing career there in 2011.
For his country, Fiore played 38 games for the Italy national football team between 2000 and 2004, scoring two goals. He was part of the Italian teams for UEFA Euro 2000 and UEFA Euro 2004.
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Club Football Journey
Starting Out at Parma
Stefano Fiore was born in Cosenza, Italy. He began his professional football career with his hometown club, Cosenza Calcio, in 1992. He played 11 games before joining Parma in 1994.
He made his first appearance in Serie A, Italy's top league, when he was 19. This was in a game against Genoa in December 1994. That season, Parma finished third in Serie A and reached the final of the Coppa Italia.
Parma also won the UEFA Cup that year, beating Juventus. Fiore played in the final game, which helped him gain experience in international matches. He played alongside famous players like Gianfranco Zola.
Because he didn't play much at Parma, he moved to Padova for one season. He scored one goal in 24 games there. In the 1996–97 season, Fiore played for Serie B team Chievo. He played very well, scoring two goals and setting up many others.
This led Parma to sign him again in 1997. He became a more regular player for Parma in the 1998–99 season. This was a very successful year for Fiore. Parma finished fourth in Serie A and won the Coppa Italia against Fiorentina.
Fiore also won his second UEFA Cup with Parma that season. They beat Marseille 3–0 in the final in Moscow. Fiore was a key player in Parma's European success, scoring two goals in ten UEFA Cup games.
Success at Udinese
In June 1999, Fiore moved to Udinese. He had a great season in 1999–2000, scoring a personal best of 9 goals in 33 games. His excellent performance earned him a spot on the national team for UEFA Euro 2000.
He continued his good form, scoring 9 goals in 34 games in the 2000–01 season. During this time, he also won the 2000 UEFA Intertoto Cup with Udinese. This win helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup that season.
Time at Lazio
Fiore joined Lazio in June 2001. In his first season at Lazio, he played under his former Italy manager, Dino Zoff.
He found his best form at Lazio when Roberto Mancini became the coach. Fiore played comfortably in the middle of the field. He helped Lazio finish fourth in Serie A, which earned them a spot in the UEFA Champions League. He scored six goals that season.
Lazio also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. Fiore was in great form for Lazio the next season. Lazio won the 2003–04 Coppa Italia. Fiore was a very important player in this win, scoring six goals in seven games. He scored three goals in the final against Juventus. His strong performances helped him get a place on the national team for UEFA Euro 2004.
Playing in Spain with Valencia
Because Lazio had money problems, Fiore and teammate Bernardo Corradi moved to the Spanish club Valencia. He joined Italian coach Claudio Ranieri and fellow Italian player Marco Di Vaio.
Fiore had a good start, winning the UEFA Super Cup against Porto. However, Valencia then had a tough time, and Fiore found it hard to adjust to Spanish football. He often sat on the bench.
Loan Spells
In July 2005, Fiore returned to Serie A, joining Fiorentina on loan. He played well with striker Luca Toni. They helped Fiorentina reach fourth place in Serie A.
Fiorentina decided not to keep Fiore permanently. He then went on loan to Torino, who had just returned to Serie A. On January 31, 2007, he was loaned to Livorno. He played his first Serie A game for Livorno against A.C. Milan on February 11, 2007.
Later Career Years
In the summer of 2007, Fiore signed a one-year contract with Mantova in Serie B. This was a league he had not played in since 1997.
Fiore did not play for any team during the 2008–09 season. But in September 2009, he returned to football. He signed a three-year contract with his hometown club, Cosenza Calcio. The team was in the third-tier Lega Pro Prima Divisione. He stayed there until he retired from playing in 2011.
Playing for Italy
Fiore played eight games for the Italy U21 national team. He also played three games for the U23 team, winning the Mediterranean Games in 1997.
He made his debut for the senior national team on February 23, 2000. This was in a friendly game against Sweden, which Italy won 1–0. Fiore's great form in the 1999–2000 season helped him become an important player for the national team.
He earned a spot in Dino Zoff's team for UEFA Euro 2000. He had a very successful tournament. He scored a memorable goal in Italy's 2–0 win over Belgium. He also helped set up a goal for Francesco Totti in the quarter-finals against Romania.
Fiore played in all of Italy's matches as they reached the final. They lost to France in extra time.
Under the new coach Giovanni Trapattoni, Fiore continued to play for the national team. He scored his second international goal on February 28, 2001, in a friendly game against Argentina. He did not play in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Fiore's strong performances for Lazio in 2003–04 helped him return to the national team. He was part of Italy's squad for UEFA Euro 2004. He played sparingly in the tournament. Italy did not lose any matches but were eliminated in the first round.
After Trapattoni left in 2004, Fiore played in some matches under the new manager Marcello Lippi. Fiore retired from the national team later that year. In total, he played 38 games for Italy between 2000 and 2004, scoring two goals.
How Stefano Fiore Played
Stefano Fiore was a versatile player. He usually played as an attacking midfielder, which means he played behind the main strikers. He also played on the left or right wing.
He was known for being quick, hardworking, and mobile. Fiore was a very talented and creative playmaker. He had good vision, excellent ball skills, and was smart on the field. He was great at passing the ball and creating chances for his teammates.
Fiore was also good at scoring goals from midfield. He had a powerful and accurate shot with his right foot. He could also make runs into attacking positions to score. Sometimes, he even played as a supporting striker.
Because he was tactically smart and worked hard defensively, he could also play in deeper midfield roles. He could be a central midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker. This meant he could connect with other players and help both create and finish scoring opportunities.
Career Statistics
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Italy | 2000 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 2 | |
Trophies and Awards
Parma
- Coppa Italia: 1998–99
- UEFA Cup: 1994–95, 1998–99
Lazio
- Coppa Italia: 2003–04
Valencia
- UEFA Super Cup: 2004
- Supercopa de España: runner-up 2004
Udinese
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2000
Italy
- Mediterranean Games: 1997
- UEFA European Championship: runner-up 2000
Individual
- Coppa Italia top goalscorer: 2003–04 (6 goals)
Orders
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5th Class / Knight: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Stefano Fiore para niños
