14 Facts About Adriano Rigoglioso

Adriano Rigoglioso was born on 29 May 1979 and is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Adriano Rigoglioso was signed by Morecambe in the summer of 2000.

Adriano Rigoglioso's form attracted attention from a number of other clubs, with Chester City in particular having several bids turned down.

Adriano Rigoglioso's move to Doncaster did not go as well as he might have hoped.

Adriano Rigoglioso scored his first and only goal for the team in a Football League Trophy tie against Hereford United in November 2004.

Adriano Rigoglioso rejoined Morecambe in March 2006, initially on loan.

On his return, Adriano Rigoglioso went straight back into the Morecambe first team, in the withdrawn striker role that had previously worked well for him.

Adriano Rigoglioso wore Adriano on the back of his shirt rather than his surname, citing the fact that stadium announcers often mispronounce his surname.

Adriano Rigoglioso's nickname, given to him by his family, is Celi after the Italian easy-listening popstar Adriano Celentano, famous for his chart hit "Una Festa Sui Prati", in English, "A Party on the open area of grass".

Adriano Rigoglioso was released by Morecambe on 24 January 2007, after a discussion with Sammy McIlroy, who told him he would be bringing in more players, thereby limiting Adriano Rigoglioso's first team opportunities.

In November 2009, Adriano Rigoglioso was signed by Colwyn Bay in the Northern Premier League Division One North.

Adriano Rigoglioso signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club FC United of Manchester on 31 December 2009, before leaving in March 2010.

Adriano Rigoglioso then rejoined Colwyn Bay for his second spell at the club.

On 9 January 2011, Adriano Rigoglioso returned to former club Marine and left the club at the end of April.