14 Facts About Luca Castellazzi

Luca Castellazzi was born on 19 July 1975 and is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Luca Castellazzi serves as the goalkeeper coach of AC Milan young team under 17.

Luca Castellazzi then spent time in Serie B, Serie C1 and Serie C2 with Padova and Pescara, before joining Brescia along with Vincenzo Mazzeo.

Luca Castellazzi made his Serie A debut on 21 January 2001, against Vicenza.

Luca Castellazzi received the number 1 shirt from Luigi Turci.

The first season he was the backup of Francesco Antonioli, and Luca Castellazzi only played the three matches which Antonioli missed.

On 17 June 2010, Luca Castellazzi joined UEFA Champions League and Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer, tying him to the club until 2012.

Luca Castellazzi became one of the understudies to Julio Cesar along with Paolo Orlandoni and replaced the retired Francesco Toldo.

On 11 May 2012, Luca Castellazzi signed a new contract with Inter, keeping him at the club until 2014.

Luca Castellazzi signed for Torino on a free transfer after completing his contract with Inter in 2014.

Luca Castellazzi debuted for the Granata on 14 January 2015 in the Coppa Italia against Lazio, replacing Cristian Molinaro after the expulsion of Daniele Padelli.

Luca Castellazzi signed a new deal with Torino in 2015, keeping him with the club until June 2016; once expired, he retired from football to become team manager of the club.

An experienced shot-stopper, Luca Castellazzi was known for his professionalism and consistency as a goalkeeper, as well as his excellent reflexes and ability between the posts, which enabled him to produce spectacular and decisive saves.

Luca Castellazzi was less effective and confident at coming off his line to deal with high balls, however.