14 Facts About Bruno Cirillo

Bruno Cirillo was born on 21 March 1977 and is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Bruno Cirillo moved clubs frequently throughout his career, spending two spells at AEK Athens and a further three years at PAOK, both in Greece, in addition to brief spells in Spain, Cyprus, France and India.

Bruno Cirillo appeared 24 times in his sole season in Milan before moving to US Lecce for 6,000 million lire in co-ownership deal along with Giorgio Frezzolini for 2,500 million lire in co-ownership deal.

Bruno Cirillo was a big fan favorite in Athens for his passion, and was under contract until 2008.

However, on 29 April 2007 Bruno Cirillo played his last match with AEK against Skoda Xanthi in the Super League Greece.

Right after the game, for which Bruno Cirillo was given the Man of the Match award, the much-spread rumours that he was leaving the club at the end of the season were confirmed.

On 4 July 2007, Bruno Cirillo signed a two-year deal for Spanish outfit Levante UD.

In January 2008, due to Levante's inability to pay agreed wages he, alongside countryman Marco Storari left the club, with Bruno Cirillo signing for Reggina, the club where he grew as a player.

Bruno Cirillo mutually terminated his contract with Reggina in June 2009, and later that month PAOK FC signed him until June 2011 on free transfer.

On 28 January 2013, Bruno Cirillo signed a six-month deal for French club FC Metz, with the option of a further year.

On 21 August 2014, Bruno Cirillo was the first pick in the Indian Super League Inaugural International Draft, signed by FC Pune City.

Bruno Cirillo retired in 2015 and now he plans on becoming a manager in the future.

Bruno Cirillo played every second of Italy's campaign at the 2000 Olympics in Australia, in which they reached the quarter-finals before elimination by Spain.

Bruno Cirillo was married with the Greek actress and model Elena Asimakopoulou, and they have one daughter.