Davide Bassi
Encyclopedia
Davide Bassi is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sassuolo
.
, Liguria
, Bassi started his professional career at Tuscany
club Massese
. In 2005 he returned to Empoli
in co-ownership deal
. Bassi formally returned to Empoli
on 1 July 2006. He became the first choice, ahead Daniele Balli
in the second half of 2007–08 Serie A. After the team relegated, he remained as the first choice. In 2010–11 Serie B
he left for Torino
to replace departed Matteo Sereni
. Empoli signed Jasmin Handanović
to replace Bassi.
In July 2011 he left for Sassuolo
, but as Alberto Pomini understudy.
. The coach rested the regular starters of the under-21 team and picked Bassi and Enrico Alfonso
. They shared the first choice role, winning the tournament. However he did not went to Beijing Olympics.
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio
Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna.In the season 2010-11 it plays in Serie B.The club was founded in 1922....
.
Biography
Born in SarzanaSarzana
Sarzana is a town and comune in the Province of La Spezia, of Liguria, Italy, 15 km east of Spezia, on the railway to Pisa, at the point where the railway to Parma diverges to the north...
, Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
, Bassi started his professional career at Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
club Massese
U.S. Massese 1919
Società Sportiva Dilettantistica Massese is an Italian football club, based in Massa, Tuscany. Massese currently plays in Eccellenza Tuscany, having last been in Serie B in 1969.- History :The club was founded in 1919 as Società Sportiva Juventus Massa....
. In 2005 he returned to Empoli
Empoli F.C.
Empoli Football Club is an Italian association football club located in Empoli, Tuscany, founded in 1920 and played its first official match in 1921.In recent years, the club has all too often been bouncing between Italy's two top divisions...
in co-ownership deal
Co-ownership (football)
Co-ownership is a system whereby two football clubs own the contract of a player jointly, although the player is only registered to play for one club...
. Bassi formally returned to Empoli
Empoli
Empoli is a town and comune in Tuscany, Italy, about 20 km southwest of Florence, to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the latter river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes a hilly one as it departs from the river...
on 1 July 2006. He became the first choice, ahead Daniele Balli
Daniele Balli
Daniele Balli is an Italian football goalkeeper who is currently a free agent.-Career:Grown up in the Empoli youth system, Balli spent his early professional years with several Serie C1 and Serie C2 teams before to return to Empoli as a reserve keeper in 1992...
in the second half of 2007–08 Serie A. After the team relegated, he remained as the first choice. In 2010–11 Serie B
2010–11 Serie B
The 2010–11 Serie B is the seventy-ninth season since its establishment in 1929. A total of 22 teams contest the league, 15 of which returned from the 2009–10 season, 4 of which have been promoted from Lega Pro Prima Divisione, and three relegated from Serie A.-Events:On April 25, 2010 Livorno...
he left for Torino
Torino F.C.
Torino Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Torino, is a professional Italian football club based in Turin, Piedmont, that was founded in 1906. The club has spent most of its history in the top tier in Italian football....
to replace departed Matteo Sereni
Matteo Sereni
Matteo Sereni is an Italian football goalkeeper.-Career:Born in Parma, Sereni started his career at UC Sampdoria, and was loaned out to A.C. Crevalcore in 1994. He returned to Sampdoria and only made 10 appearances before being transferred to Piacenza Calcio in 1997...
. Empoli signed Jasmin Handanović
Jasmin Handanovic
Jasmin Handanović is a Slovenian football goalkeeper who plays for Maribor in Slovenian PrvaLiga.-Career:...
to replace Bassi.
In July 2011 he left for Sassuolo
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio
Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna.In the season 2010-11 it plays in Serie B.The club was founded in 1922....
, but as Alberto Pomini understudy.
International career
Bassi never capped for Italy until 2008 Toulon Tournament2008 Toulon Tournament
The 2008 Toulon Tournament was the 36th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 20 May to 29 May 2008. Tournament finished with the final between Italy and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Italy had the title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Pablo Daniel Osvaldo on 70th...
. The coach rested the regular starters of the under-21 team and picked Bassi and Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso is an Italian footballer who plays for Cremonese on loan from Internazionale .-Early Career:...
. They shared the first choice role, winning the tournament. However he did not went to Beijing Olympics.