Michele Troiano (born 7 January 1985) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1985-01-07) 7 January 1985 (age 37) | ||
Place of birth | Desio, Italy | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Juventus U23 | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2004 | Monza | 6 | (0) |
2004–2007 | Modena | 38 | (4) |
2007–2008 | Chievo | 16 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Modena | 62 | (8) |
2010–2013 | Sassuolo | 56 | (5) |
2013–2018 | Virtus Entella | 151 | (15) |
2018–2020 | Ascoli | 46 | (1) |
2020–2021 | Juventus U23 | 19 | (1) |
National team | |||
2004–2005 | Italy U20 | 9 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2021 |
Troiano started his career at native club Monza. He then joined Modena F.C. in Serie B. In January 2007, then Serie A team Chievo signed Troiano in a co-ownership deal, exchanged with Salvatore Bruno.
On 3 March 2007 Troiano played his first Serie A match for Chievo against A.C. Milan.[1]
In June 2008, Modena bought him back and bought Bruno outright, in exchange, Angelo Antonazzo and Nicholas Frey went to Chievo.[2]
On 28 October 2020, Troiano played his first match for Juventus U23 in a 2–1 defeat against Como.[3] On 2 May 2021, he scored his first goal for Juventus U23 in a 3–2 defeat against Piacenza.[4] On 13 August, Troiano announced his retirement from football.[5]
Troiano was capped for the Italy under-20 side in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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