Luca Castellazzi
Italian goalkeeper who played for Brescia, Sampdoria, Inter Milan, and Torino.
Luca Castellazzi (born 19 July 1974) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. After retirement, he became team manager of Torino and later a goalkeeping coach for Torino's youth teams.
Quick Facts
- Key achievement
- Known for his longevity and consistency across Serie A and Serie B clubs
Lore & Background
Castellazzi began his career at Monza, then played for Padova, Pescara, and Brescia. He made his Serie A debut on 21 January 2001 against Vicenza. After Brescia's relegation in 2005, he joined Sampdoria on a free transfer. He played 102 Serie A appearances for Sampdoria. In 2010, he joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, where he was an understudy to Júlio César. He signed a new contract with Inter in 2012, keeping him until 2014. He then signed for Torino on a free transfer in 2014, debuted on 14 January 2015 in the Coppa Italia against Lazio, and signed a new deal in 2015 keeping him until June 2016. After his contract expired, he retired from football to become team manager of Torino.
Reader's Guide
Castellazzi was an experienced shot-stopper known for his professionalism, consistency, excellent reflexes, and ability to produce spectacular saves. He was less effective at coming off his line to deal with high balls. In his youth, his role-models were Luca Marchegiani and Walter Zenga.
Did You Know?
- Castellazzi played all 38 Serie A matches in the 2004–05 season for Brescia.
- He was the backup to Francesco Antonioli in his first season at Sampdoria.
- Castellazzi signed for Inter Milan on 17 June 2010, tying him to the club until 2012.
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