Eusebio Di Francesco
Roma in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Eusebio Di Francesco[1] | ||
Date of birth | 8 September 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Pescara, Italy | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Frosinone (manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1991 |
Empoli | 102 | (3) |
1991–1995 |
Lucchese | 139 | (12) |
1995–1997 |
Piacenza | 67 | (5) |
1997–2001 |
Roma | 101 | (14) |
2001–2003 |
Piacenza | 61 | (12) |
2003–2004 |
Ancona | 10 | (0) |
2004–2005 |
Perugia | 30 | (1) |
Total | 510 | (47) | |
International career | |||
1998–2000 | Italy | 12 | (1) |
Managerial career | |||
2008–2009 |
Virtus Lanciano | ||
2010–2011 | Pescara | ||
2011–2012 |
Lecce | ||
2012–2014 |
Sassuolo | ||
2014–2017 |
Sassuolo | ||
2017–2019 |
Roma | ||
2019 |
Sampdoria | ||
2020–2021 | Cagliari | ||
2021 |
Hellas Verona | ||
2023– | Frosinone | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Eusebio Di Francesco (Italian pronunciation: .
Club career
Di Francesco started his career with
International career
During his time with Roma, Di Francesco also made 12 appearances for the Italy national team between 1998 and 2000, and was called up for a total of 16 times.[6] He received his first call-up while with Piacenza, under manager Cesare Maldini, when he was named in Italy's squad for 1997 Tournoi de France,[7][8] although he later turned down the offer in order to help Piacenza defeat Cagliari 3–1 relegation play-off in order to remain in Serie A.[9][10] He made his international debut on 5 September 1998, under Dino Zoff, in a 2–0 victory over Wales in a UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying match.[11][12] In addition to his 12 official appearances with Italy, Di Francesco also made an additional appearance for the Italy national team in an unofficial friendly match against the FIFA World Stars on 16 December 1998, held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Italian Football Federation; he scored his only international goal during the match, which ended in a 6–2 victory to the Italians.[13]
Style of play
Di Francesco was a hard-working and consistent midfielder, who, despite not being the most technically gifted footballer, possessed a solid first touch, and an ability to make attacking runs into the area. Capable of playing both in centre or on the wing, he was known in particular for his leadership, versatility, and exceptional stamina, as well as his tireless runs up and down the flank.[4][5]
Coaching career
Early years
After he retired from football, Di Francesco served as team manager for his former club
He then served as head coach of
Sassuolo
On 19 June 2012, Di Francesco was appointed the head coach of
Roma
On 13 June 2017, Di Francesco was appointed as
On 30 January 2019, Roma were knocked out of 2018–19 Coppa Italia, after being beaten 7–1 by Fiorentina. On 7 March 2019, Di Francesco was sacked by Roma, following a Champions League exit in the round of 16 against Porto.[25] At the time of his sacking, Roma were fifth in Serie A. Jim Pallotta, club's president posted to Roma's official website:
On behalf of myself and everyone at AS Roma, I'd like to thank Eusebio for his work and his commitment. Since returning to the club, Eusebio has always acted professionally and put the club’s needs ahead of his own. We all wish him well for the future.
— Jim Pallotta to AS Roma's official website
Sampdoria
On 22 June 2019, he was appointed new head coach of
Cagliari
Di Francesco was appointed manager of another Serie A club, Cagliari, on 3 August 2020.[28] Di Francesco was sacked on 22 February 2021.[29]
Hellas Verona
On 7 June 2021, he was unveiled as the new
Frosinone
On 1 July 2023, Di Francesco was named new head coach of newly-promoted Serie A club Frosinone, replacing outgoing manager Fabio Grosso.[32]
Personal life
Eusebio Di Francesco has a son, Federico (born in 1994), who followed his father's footsteps by becoming a footballer too. He plays as a winger and made his Serie A debut in March 2013 at the age of 18.[33] Eusebio Di Francesco was named after the Portuguese Football legend Eusébio.[34]
Managerial statistics
- As of 14 April 2024[35]
Team | Nat. | From | To | Record | |||||||
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G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
Virtus Lanciano
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23 June 2008 | 27 January 2009 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 29.17 | |
Pescara | 12 January 2010 | 22 June 2011 | 62 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 68 | 63 | +5 | 38.71 | |
Lecce
|
24 June 2011 | 4 December 2011 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 25 | −14 | 14.29 | |
Sassuolo
|
19 June 2012 | 28 January 2014 | 67 | 31 | 15 | 21 | 104 | 90 | +14 | 46.27 | |
Sassuolo
|
3 March 2014 | 13 June 2017 | 142 | 52 | 39 | 51 | 200 | 196 | +4 | 36.62 | |
Roma
|
13 June 2017 | 7 March 2019 | 87 | 46 | 18 | 23 | 151 | 104 | +47 | 52.87 | |
Sampdoria
|
22 June 2019 | 8 October 2019 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 17 | −10 | 25.00 | |
Cagliari | 3 August 2020 | 22 February 2021 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 45 | −17 | 19.23 | |
Hellas Verona
|
7 June 2021 | 14 September 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 25.00 | |
Frosinone | 1 July 2023 | present | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 67 | −21 | 25.00 | |
Total | 470 | 179 | 112 | 179 | 649 | 648 | +1 | 38.09 |
Honours
Player
- Roma[2]
Manager
- Sassuolo[36]
Individual
- Panchina d'argento: 2012–13[37]
- Football Leader: 2013 (The First Serie B)[38]
- Enzo Bearzot Award: 2018[39]
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- ^ "LO SPAREGGIO: CAGLIARI – PIACENZA 1-3" (in Italian). storiapiacenza1919. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Eusebio Di Francesco: Le partite disputate con la maglia dell'Italia" (in Italian). Italia1910. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Galles-Italia 0-2" (in Italian). Rai Sport. 5 September 1998. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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