Pietro Iemmello
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Pietro Iemmello is an Italian footballer
who plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Pro Vercelli.
, Iemmello was signed by Fiorentina
at young age. He finished as the runner-up of 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
., winning 2011 Coppa Italia Primavera
. He also finished as the losing semi-finalists of the playoffs round of the youth league. He played in the finals and semi-finals as one of the starting forward in the 4–3–3 formation, except missed the second leg of the cup.
In July 2011 he was invited to pre-season camp of the first team, along with 11 other youth players. On 13 August he was loaned to Italian third division club Pro Vercelli along with Primavera (literally "Spring", the under-20 team) team-mate Marcos Miranda.
and with U-19 team in 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
. He started his youth international career in a born 1992/1993 training camp. He was not a regular of the U-17 team and did not play in the whole 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
. In 2009–10 season he received call-up from Italy U-18 team to prepare for the "World Junior Cup" and as a bridging team for U-19. He scored once in two friendlies against Czech Republic.
Iemmello travelled with the Azzurrini to Nigeria in October 2009, wearing no.18 shirt. Iemmello played all 5 matches in the U-17 World Cup for the de facto U-18 team, except the first one, all were starting forward. He scored 2 goals, as joint-topscorer of Italy along with Federico Carraro
. He made his debut in the 74th minute of the first match, substituted Giacomo Beretta
, who also started 4 matches, and partnering Iemmello for 3 matches. Losing to Switzerland
in the fifth match, Azzurrini finished as the losing finalists. Iemmello also played for Azzurrini U-18 team in 2010 Slovakia youth cup, winning the tournament for the defending 2009 champion.
In 2011 U-19 Euro qualifying
, he only played twice (out of 3 games) and only the first game as starting forward. In the elite round
, he played all 3 matches but all as sub. Alberto Libertazzi
and G.Beretta were the starting forward in the qualifying round and elite round respectively. Iemmello did not score any goal in competitive game for U-19 team, however he scored two brace in the friendlies, an average of 1 goal per friendly game.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
who plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Pro Vercelli.
Biography
Born in Catanzaro, CalabriaCalabria
Calabria , in antiquity known as Bruttium, is a region in southern Italy, south of Naples, located at the "toe" of the Italian Peninsula. The capital city of Calabria is Catanzaro....
, Iemmello was signed by Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
at young age. He finished as the runner-up of 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
Torneo di Viareggio
The Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
., winning 2011 Coppa Italia Primavera
Coppa Italia Primavera
The Coppa Italia Primavera is an Italian football competition played for by youth teams from Campionato Primavera. All players are under 20 of age. The first edition was held in the 1972-73 season....
. He also finished as the losing semi-finalists of the playoffs round of the youth league. He played in the finals and semi-finals as one of the starting forward in the 4–3–3 formation, except missed the second leg of the cup.
In July 2011 he was invited to pre-season camp of the first team, along with 11 other youth players. On 13 August he was loaned to Italian third division club Pro Vercelli along with Primavera (literally "Spring", the under-20 team) team-mate Marcos Miranda.
International career
Iemmello was a member of Italy under-17 team at 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
and with U-19 team in 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
The qualifying round of the 2011 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first of two qualifying rounds for the finals tournament of the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship...
. He started his youth international career in a born 1992/1993 training camp. He was not a regular of the U-17 team and did not play in the whole 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
- Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**...
. In 2009–10 season he received call-up from Italy U-18 team to prepare for the "World Junior Cup" and as a bridging team for U-19. He scored once in two friendlies against Czech Republic.
Iemmello travelled with the Azzurrini to Nigeria in October 2009, wearing no.18 shirt. Iemmello played all 5 matches in the U-17 World Cup for the de facto U-18 team, except the first one, all were starting forward. He scored 2 goals, as joint-topscorer of Italy along with Federico Carraro
Federico Carraro
Federico Carraro is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie B club Modena, on loan from Fiorentina.-Club career:Carraro started his career with Padova youth teams, before joining Fiorentina academy in 2006...
. He made his debut in the 74th minute of the first match, substituted Giacomo Beretta
Giacomo Beretta
Giacomo Beretta is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie B club Ascoli, on loan from Genoa.- Club career :...
, who also started 4 matches, and partnering Iemmello for 3 matches. Losing to Switzerland
Switzerland national under-19 football team
The Swiss national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Switzerland controlled by Swiss Football Association.-See also:* Switzerland national football team* Switzerland national under-21 football team...
in the fifth match, Azzurrini finished as the losing finalists. Iemmello also played for Azzurrini U-18 team in 2010 Slovakia youth cup, winning the tournament for the defending 2009 champion.
In 2011 U-19 Euro qualifying
2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
The qualifying round of the 2011 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first of two qualifying rounds for the finals tournament of the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship...
, he only played twice (out of 3 games) and only the first game as starting forward. In the elite round
2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification
2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of UEFA U-19 Championship 2011....
, he played all 3 matches but all as sub. Alberto Libertazzi
Alberto Libertazzi
Alberto Libertazzi is an Italian professional football player currently playing for Juventus.-Career:Libertazzi made his professional debut for Juventus F.C. on December 1, 2010 in a 2010–11 UEFA Europa League game against Lech Poznań....
and G.Beretta were the starting forward in the qualifying round and elite round respectively. Iemmello did not score any goal in competitive game for U-19 team, however he scored two brace in the friendlies, an average of 1 goal per friendly game.