15 Facts About Domenico Criscito

Domenico Criscito played for Serie A clubs Genoa and Juventus, making over 200 appearances across four spells for the former.

Domenico Criscito played for seven years in the Russian Premier League for Zenit Saint Petersburg, making 225 total appearances and winning two league titles for the team.

Domenico Criscito started his professional career at Genoa, for whom he made his debut in Serie B in June 2003 at the age of 16.

Domenico Criscito signed a new contract with Juventus that would last until 30 June 2011 and remaining on loan at Genoa.

Domenico Criscito was very impressive after re-joining Genoa, who were back in Serie A by then, and he retained a place in the starting line-up as Gian Piero Gasperini's first choice left-back.

Domenico Criscito ended the season as a league champion, his first career silverware.

In May 2018, it was reported that Domenico Criscito had announced to sign for his former club Genoa via his personal Instagram account.

On 27 December 2022, Genoa announced that Domenico Criscito would come out of retirement and return to the club on 2 January 2023.

On 14 November 2006, Domenico Criscito made his debut for the Italy Under-21 squad in a match against the Czech Republic.

Domenico Criscito appeared in two European Under-21 Championships, in 2007 and 2009, reaching the semi-finals of the latter tournament.

Domenico Criscito was named to Italy's Euro 2012 squad by Cesare Prandelli, but withdrew from the team after he came under investigation due to the Scommessopoli match fixing scandal.

Domenico Criscito went on to criticize the Italian FA for the decision to drop him despite the limited selection of left-backs.

Domenico Criscito was a tactically versatile player, who was capable of being both an effective attacking and defensive threat as a full-back.

Domenico Criscito was described as a quick defender, with good technique, distribution, and man-marking ability.

Domenico Criscito is married to Pamela Chiccoli and they have two sons and one daughter.