Cristian Bucchi was born on 30 May 1977 and is an Italian football manager and former player who is the head coach of Serie C Group B club Arezzo.
24 Facts About Cristian Bucchi
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Cristian Bucchi made 28 appearances in his first proper season, although he scored no goals.
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Cristian Bucchi contributed with five league goals and it was a surprise he adapted so quickly, considering he was playing amateur football little over a year before.
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Cristian Bucchi returned in 2000 and was ready to start afresh.
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However, things did not work out very well for Cristian Bucchi, after finding first-team opportunities hard to come by, with the likes of Czech forward Jaroslav Sedivec, Luis Oliveira and Nassim Mendil all above him in pecking order.
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Cristian Bucchi would go on to find the net just twice in thirteen appearances for the Sicilian side.
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Cristian Bucchi signed with Ascoli in a co-ownership deal with Chievo in August 2004, although Ascoli would be the club he would play for.
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Cristian Bucchi became the club's top goalscorer; just three goals short of Serie B topscorer Gionatha Spinesi.
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Cristian Bucchi's contribution was a key factor in Ascoli's fourth-placed finish and a place in the seasons play-offs.
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Cristian Bucchi scored five goals during his five-month stay at Bologna, participating in the rossoblu's successful quest for promotion to the Italian top flight.
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Cristian Bucchi became the head coach of the Primavera team of Pescara in 2012.
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Cristian Bucchi obtained UEFA A License, the second highest in the category, with the highest score in the class in 2012.
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In March 2013, Bucchi was promoted as the head coach to their first team, following the sacking of previous coach Cristiano Bergodi.
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On 12 July 2013, Cristian Bucchi joined Gubbio as their head coach.
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In January 2015, Cristian Bucchi became the head coach of Torres.
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On 15 June 2016, Cristian Bucchi was hired as the head coach of Serie B club Perugia.
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On 20 June 2017, Cristian Bucchi was signed by Sassuolo, replacing Roma-bound head coach Eusebio Di Francesco.
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On 6 July 2018, Cristian Bucchi was appointed manager of Benevento.
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On 18 June 2019, Cristian Bucchi was appointed manager of Empoli.
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Cristian Bucchi was dismissed on 12 November 2019 after the team only gained 3 draws in 6 preceding league games.
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On 6 July 2021, Bucchi was hired as head coach of Triestina in Serie C He guided Triestina to fifth place, who were then eliminated by eventual winners Palermo in the promotion playoffs.
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On 14 June 2022, Cristian Bucchi was announced as the new head coach of Serie B club Ascoli, a former club of his as a player.
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Cristian Bucchi was sacked on 4 February 2023 following a negative string of results.
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On 4 February 2025, after two years without a managerial job, Cristian Bucchi was hired as the new head coach of Serie C club Arezzo.