Antonio Chimenti
 Chimenti in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Chimenti | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Bari, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
SPAL (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
|
Sambenedettese | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1991 |
Sambenedettese | 5 | (0) |
| 1991–1992 |
→ Tempio (loan) | 35 | (0) |
| 1992–1993 |
→ Monza (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1993–1997 |
Salernitana | 137 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Roma | 32 | (0) |
| 1999–2002 |
Lecce | 98 | (0) |
| 2002–2006 | Juventus | 11 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Cagliari | 43 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Udinese | 3 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Juventus | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 370 | (0) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Juventus (youth) | ||
| 2012 |
Sampdoria (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2014–2019 | Italy U-21 (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2019–2020 | Italy U-20 (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| 2020 |
SPAL (technical coach) | ||
| 2022– |
SPAL (goalkeeping coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Antonio Chimenti (born 30 June 1970) is an Italian retired professional
Club career
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio
Chimenti began his career in the youth academy of
Salernitana Calcio
In August 1993, Chimenti was sold permanently to Napoli-based club,
A.S. Roma
In the summer of 1997, Chimenti transferred to Serie A side A.S. Roma, following his good form in Salerno. On 21 September 1997, Chimenti made his Serie A debut with the capital club, in a match Roma won 3–1 versus US Lecce. He obtained 7 more appearances that season, and during his second season with the club, Chimenti appeared on a more regular bases, making 24 Serie A starts and hence totaling 32 appearances in two years with Roma. Following his spell in the Eternal City, Chimenti transferred to fellow Serie A club, US Lecce.[1]
US Lecce
In 1999, he transferred to US Lecce on a three-year deal. He was instantly inserted into the club's starting line-up and made 33 appearances for his new club, in his first season. He appeared an additional 34 times during 2000–01 Serie A campaign, and totaled 31 appearances the following season. After displaying decent form with the club, in his three-year spell, Chimenti transferred to Serie A, and European powerhouse, Juventus.[1]
Juventus
During the 2002 summer transfer market, Chimenti was purchased by Juventus, to serve as a back-up for the world's number one ranked goalkeeper, and
Cagliari Calcio
After his Bosman transfer to Cagliari Calcio, from Juventus, Chimenti was back in the starting eleven of Serie A football. He was the starter for the Sardinian club for the remainder of the season, making 21 appearances. In his second season with the club, Chimenti made an additional 22 appearances, totaling 43 appearances in a season and a half. In June 2007, Chimenti's contract was not renewed and he became a free agent.[1]
Udinese Calcio
On 29 June 2007, Chimenti signed a one-year deal with
Return to Juventus
On 19 July 2008, at 38 years old, Chimenti surprisingly returned to wear I Bianconeri's jersey in
Style of play
Nicknamed Zucchina, Chimenti was known for his physical strength, confidence, longevity, mentality, concentration, and consistency as a goalkeeper, as well as for his ability with the ball at his feet in particular, having played as a forward as a youngster (like his father, Vito), which allowed him to control passes, retain possession under pressure, and even challenge opponents for the ball. In his youth, his role models were fellow former Juventus goalkeepers Dino Zoff and Stefano Tacconi, who inspired him to change position. A late bloomer, Chimenti reached his prime in his early 30s, undergoing noticeable improvements under his goalkeeping coach at Lecce, Franco Paleari, who helped him develop his agility, goalkeeping technique, and explosive power, which aided him in his shot-stopping, ability to get to ground quickly, and penalty saving abilities. Paleari praised him in 2000 for his personality and will to grow. Chimenti was less effective at rushing off his line to come out and claim crosses, however.[1][5]
Coaching career
In October 2022, he joined
Personal life
Chimenti's father, Francesco, and uncle, Vito, were both also footballers.[1][5]
Club career statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Italy | League | Coppa Italia | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
| 1990–91 | Sambenedettese |
Serie C2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 0 |
| 1991–92 | Tempio |
Serie C2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 34 | 0 |
| 1992–93 | Monza |
Serie B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 4 | 0 |
| 1993–94 | Salernitana |
Serie C1 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 1994–95 | Serie B | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 37 | 0 | |
| 1995–96 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 36 | 0 | ||
| 1996–97 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 37 | 0 | ||
| 1997–98 | Roma | Serie A | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 9 | 0 |
| 1998–99 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | – | – | 36 | 0 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Lecce |
Serie A | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 37 | 0 |
| 2000–01 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 36 | 0 | ||
| 2001–02 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2002–03 | Juventus | Serie A | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003–04 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | Cagliari | Serie A | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 21 | 0 |
| 2006–07 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2007–08 | Udinese | Serie A | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 7 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Juventus | Serie A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Country | Italy | 370 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 423 | 0 | |
| Total | 370 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 423 | 0 | ||
Honours
Juventus
- Serie A (1): 2002–03; Runner-up (1): 2008–09
- Coppa Italia Runner-up (1): 2003–04
- Supercoppa Italiana (2): 2002, 2003; Runner-up (1): 2005
- UEFA Champions League Runner-up (1): 2002–03
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Stefano Bedeschi (3 July 2015). "Gli eroi in bianconero: Antonio CHIMENTI" (in Italian). TuttoJuve.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "UFFICIALE: Chimenti all'Udinese" (in Italian). Tuttomercatoweb.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 29 June 2007.
- ^ "Juve-Udinese, lo scambio Belardi-Chimenti ora è definitivo". Tuttomercatoweb. Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
- ^ "I convocati per la gara dell'Olimpico. Torna a disposizione Chimenti".
- ^ a b Calvi, Giuseppe (7 December 2000). "Chimenti si scopre il migliore a trent' anni" [Chimenti discovers his best at thirty]. La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Da Giacomazzi a Chimenti: ecco lo staff di De Rossi alla Spal" (in Italian). SiamoLaRoma.it. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
External links
- Official Juventus profile
- Antonio Chimenti at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
- Antonio Chimenti at Soccerway
