Cristian Zaccardo mainly played as a centre back, although he was capable of playing as a full-back or in midfield.
15 Facts About Cristian Zaccardo
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Cristian Zaccardo began his club career with Italian club Bologna in 2000, and remained with the club until 2004, aside from a loan spell with Spezia.
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Cristian Zaccardo subsequently moved to Palermo, where he came to prominence during his four seasons at the club.
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Cristian Zaccardo left Bologna in 2004 to join his former coach Guidolin in Palermo.
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Cristian Zaccardo was a regular starter for Palermo, and made his breakthrough with the club, appearing in 142 league matches and scoring eight goals.
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On 24 January 2013, Cristian Zaccardo was signed by AC Milan, part of a cashless swap in which Djamel Mesbah moved to Parma.
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On 31 August 2016, Cristian Zaccardo was signed by fellow Serie B club Vicenza Calcio on loan with an obligation to buy.
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Cristian Zaccardo wore the number 9 shirt for the team.
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On 31 January 2019, Cristian Zaccardo announced on facebook that he had signed with San Marinese club Tre Fiori, but that he would be joining the team in March.
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Cristian Zaccardo represented the Italy under-16 squad at the age of 15, taking part in the 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship held in Scotland.
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Cristian Zaccardo has represented Italy at under-21 level, winning the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship under manager Claudio Gentile.
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Cristian Zaccardo was included in Italy's 23-man roster for the tournament, and made three appearances in the final competition.
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In total, Cristian Zaccardo made 17 appearances for Italy between 2004 and 2007, scoring one goal.
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Cristian Zaccardo has the names of his two children Niccolo and Ginevra tattooed on his left arm, while on his right arm he has a tattoo of his wife Alessia Serafini.
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On 6 March 2008, Cristian Zaccardo became an honorary citizen of Pollina, in the province of Palermo.