11 Facts About Giuliano Giannichedda

Giuliano Giannichedda appeared in 281 Serie A games over the course of twelve seasons, mainly in representation of Udinese and Lazio.

Giuliano Giannichedda was regularly played as a starter during his four-year spell, winning the 2004 edition of the Coppa Italia.

Giuliano Giannichedda only made 24 overall appearances in his first year, winning the league title; the team was stripped of the accolade due to the club's involvement in the 2006 Italian football scandal and, as a result, was relegated.

Giuliano Giannichedda retired in June 2008 at nearly 34 years of age, after one unassuming campaign with Livorno, featuring in less than a quarter of the matches and suffering top flight relegation.

Giuliano Giannichedda gained three caps for Italy in 1999, under manager Dino Zoff.

Giuliano Giannichedda represented the country at under-23 level in the 1997 Mediterranean Games, which were held on home soil, winning the gold medal.

An aggressive, hard-working and hard-tackling holding midfielder, who possessed good technique, Giuliano Giannichedda was known for his tendency to commit fouls frequently and pick up cards.

Giuliano Giannichedda was appointed as manager for Racing Roma in July 2016.

But, on 3 April 2017, it was announced by Racing Roma that Giuliano Giannichedda suddenly had said to them that he wanted to stop, so the club was forced to fire him.

Giuliano Giannichedda was fired by Pro Piacenza on 12 November 2018, with the team in relegation zone.

On 27 May 2019, Giuliano Giannichedda was confirmed as the manager of Serie D club Aprilia.