| Height | 1.75 m |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 24 March 1983 (age 43) |
| Birth place | Giulianova, Italy |
| Currentclub | Palermo (Under-19 youth coach) |
| Position | Left back |
| Years 1 | 2000–2006 |
| Clubs 1 | Giulianova |
| Caps 1 | 132 |
| Goals 1 | 7 |
| Years 2 | 2005–2006 |
| Clubs 2 | → Ascoli (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 30 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2006–2008 |
| Clubs 3 | Cagliari |
| Caps 3 | 39 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2008–2013 |
| Clubs 4 | Siena |
| Caps 4 | 133 |
| Goals 4 | 3 |
| Years 5 | 2013–2017 |
| Clubs 5 | Atalanta |
| Caps 5 | 45 |
| Goals 5 | 1 |
| Years 6 | 2015–2016 |
| Clubs 6 | → Bari (loan) |
| Caps 6 | 12 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Years 7 | 2016–2017 |
| Clubs 7 | → SPAL (loan) |
| Caps 7 | 22 |
| Goals 7 | 0 |
| Years 8 | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs 8 | Venezia |
| Caps 8 | 21 |
| Goals 8 | 1 |
| Years 9 | 2018–2020 |
| Clubs 9 | Pescara |
| Caps 9 | 39 |
| Goals 9 | 1 |
| Years 10 | 2020 |
| Clubs 10 | Real Giulianova |
| Caps 10 | 8 |
| Goals 10 | 0 |
| Years 11 | 2021 |
| Clubs 11 | Casertana |
| Caps 11 | 16 |
| Goals 11 | 0 |
| Pcupdate | 9 May 2021 |
Cristiano Del Grosso (born 24 March 1983) is an Italian football coach and former left back. He is currently in charge as the Under-19 youth coach of Palermo.
He is the twin brother of Federico, who is also a defender.
Playing career
Siena
Del Grosso renewed his contract with Siena on 15 June 2011, signing a new 2-year contract.[1]
Venezia
On 18 August 2017, newly promoted Serie B side Venezia signed Del Grosso for the 2017–18 season.
Pescara
On 17 July 2018 he signed with Serie B club Pescara.[2]
Real Giulianova
On 5 September 2020 he returned to his native city and joined Real Giulianova in Serie D.[3]
Casertana
On 1 January 2021 he signed with Serie C club Casertana.[4]
Coaching career
After retirement, Del Grosso returned to Pescara as an Under-16 youth coach and then as a first-team assistant coach. In 2022, he joined Palermo as the club's new Under-17 youth coach.
On 30 July 2024, Palermo announced the promotion of Del Grosso as their new Under-19 youth coach.[5] Under his management, the Palermo youth team focuses on developing talent, with his contract expected to run until June 30, 2026.
References
- ^ "Del Grosso rinnova per due stagioni Sarà bianconero fino al 2013" (in Italian). AC Siena. 15 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- ^ "Cristiano Del Grosso è un nuovo giocatore #BiancAzzurro" (in Italian). Pescara. 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Bentornato a casa Cristiano" (in Italian). Real Giulianova. 5 September 2020.
- ^ "LA CASERTANA SI ASSICURA CRISTIANO DEL GROSSO: "SONO ENTUSIASTA. LA MIA ESPERIENZA AL SERVIZIO DI QUESTI COLORI"." (in Italian). Casertana. 1 January 2021.
- ^ "CRISTIANO DEL GROSSO IS THE HEAD COACH OF PALERMO PRIMAVERA". Palermo FC. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-07-30.