20 Facts About Davide Chiumiento

Davide Chiumiento was born on 22 November 1984 and is a Swiss former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Davide Chiumiento's father, Gerardo Chiumiento, was a power tool salesman and plied his trade in Canada, Saudi Arabia and Japan before returning to his home country with his son.

Davide Chiumiento began his career in 2004 at Juventus and quickly made an impressive name for himself at the club on his debut coming on as a substitute against Ancona at the age of 19.

Davide Chiumiento played alongside his childhood hero Alessandro Del Piero, stating after the match "This was my dream".

Davide Chiumiento broke into the first-team with 14 apps and contributed to the second division side's promotion.

Davide Chiumiento scored his first goal for Luzern against FC Basel.

Davide Chiumiento signed with Vancouver Whitecaps of the USSF Division 2 Professional League in 2010.

Davide Chiumiento signed an MLS contract with the club on 8 March 2011.

On 11 July 2012, Davide Chiumiento was transferred to FC Zurich for an undisclosed fee.

Davide Chiumiento was called up as a replacement for Johann Lonfat in Switzerland's UEFA Euro 2004 squad.

In February 2010, Davide Chiumiento decided to play for Switzerland and made his first appearance for the Swiss national neam in a friendly match against Uruguay after having declined many call-ups.

Davide Chiumiento was not chosen for the Swiss 2010 FIFA World Cup squad.

Davide Chiumiento is referred to as the Swiss Ronaldinho although he idolizes Alessandro Del Piero.

Davide Chiumiento is recognized for his pace, dribbling skills, and playmaking ability.

Davide Chiumiento plays preferably as a central attacking midfielder, but can play on both wings, or as a second striker.

Davide Chiumiento attended Heiden Primary School in his hometown before moving to Turin, Italy, to attend Scuola Privata Athenaeum.

Davide Chiumiento has a mother, Manuela Chiumiento, and an older brother, Claudio Chiumiento.

Davide Chiumiento is fluent in four languages, English, French, Italian, and German.

Davide Chiumiento was Hassli's best man at his wedding right before he transferred to FC Zurich.

Davide Chiumiento is a dual citizen as his father was born in Italy.