Antonio Nocerino

Profile Football Stars | Antonio Nocerino | Antonio Nocerino was born in Naples, Southern Italy on the 9 April 1985 to Ciro and Giovanna. On 5 October, his second child was born. Midfielder with skills to tackle, during his stay at Juventus was also used as a right midfielder or as a playmaker. He played for Italy's U-20 in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and with Their U-21 in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. 

During his career he also played with Avellino, Genoa, Catanzaro, Crotone, Messina and Piacenza. He made his professional debut with Avellino in Serie B, on 11th September 2003 in Avellino-Palermo (0-0). His first match in Serie A came on 12th February 2006 in Messina-Sampdoria (4-2). His first goal in Serie A for Messina shirt was scored on 7th May 2006 against Empoli, but then the goal was stricken off Because the game was eventually forfeited. In the 2006-2007 season, at Piacenza, he starred regularly, playing 37 games and scoring 6 goals.

On 30 May 2008 he Moved Permanently to Palermo as part of the transfer of Amauri to Juventus That took. Nocerino was priced € 7.5m. He made his debut in the Rosanero shirt in a 3-1 vicoty against Rome on 13th September. Starting all games for the entire season, he ended as the initial reserve, Sometimes being Criticized by coach Davide Ballardini and used primarily in the role of coverage. Playing next to team-mate Mark Bresciano, Who is more offensive, he had to do the defensive duties. Playing the quarter-finals in the Coppa Italia, the which Palermo won on Penalties against Parma, marked his 100th appearance for Palermo. He closed this excellent season with 49 appearances in all competitions, being the most used player in the team and scoring four goals, all in the league. In the 2011-2012 season, after playing two matches in the Champions League's third qualifying round against Swiss side Thun, he left Palermo, making a total of 122 appearances and scoring 6 goals.

On 15 October 2011 he scored his first goal in the 3-0 home victory against former club Palermo, move Completing a great team lead by Antonio Cassano and Robinho. Due to the injury crisis, he played regularly, until picking up his fourth caution of the season on 6th November, resulting in a suspension. On 26th October 2011, Nocerino notched a hat-trick for Milan in a 4-1 win against Parma. Since his move from Palermo, Nocerino has established Himself as a regular goalscorer with AC Milan.

Personal information
Full name Antonio Nocerino
Date of birth 9 April 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth of Naples, Italy
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Midfielder

Club information
Current club Milan
Number 22

Youth career
Juventus 1997-2003

Senior career
years Team
2003-2004 Juventus 0 (0)
2003-2004 Avellino (loan) 34 (0)
2004-2006 Genoa 5 (0)
2005 Catanzaro (loan) 21 (0)
2005 Crotone (loan) 15 (0)
2006 Messina (loan) 11 (1)
Piacenza 2006-2007 37 (6)
2007-2008 Juventus 32 (0)
Palermo 106 2008-2011 (6)
2011 - Milan 25 (9)

National team
2004 Italy U-19 7 (0)
2004-2005 Italy U-20 16 (0)
2006-2007 Italy U-21 10 (0)
2007 - Italy 10 (0)
2008 Olympic Italy 11 (0)