Italian footballer
Elio De Silvestro (born 10 March 1993) is an Italian footballer who plays as a support striker for Serie D club Avezzano.
Club career
Juventus
Born in Formia, Italy, De Silvestro joined the Juventus F.C. Youth Sector in 2001,[citation needed] at the age of 7, progressing through the club's youth academy through to the Primavera (Under-20) roster that he was promoted to in 2010.[2] A key part of the 2011–12 Primavera squad for Juventus,[3] De Silvestro was promoted to the senior squad prior to the 2012–13 Serie A campaign. He took part in Juventus' pre-season camp and also played in several pre-season matches,[4] including the 2011 American tour.[5]
Pro Vercelli
On 22 August 2012, De Silvestro was sold in a co-ownership deal to Pro Vercelli for €800,000 as part of the deal that saw Alberto Masi transfer outright to Juventus. De Silvestro was player of Pro Vercelli for the 2012–13 Serie B season.[6] With the Serie B outfit, De Silvestro made his professional debut on 25 August 2012, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in a 1–0 home victory over Ternana Calcio during league play. He went on to make 19 league appearances for the club, scoring his first career goal on 9 September 2012 in a 1–2 home loss to A.S. Livorno.[7]
On 5 July 2013, Juventus completed a triple-deal with Pro Vercelli that saw De Silvestro return to Turin permanently for €760,000[8] while the recently relegated Lega Pro Prima Divisione outfit secured the co-ownership signings of Giuseppe Ruggiero and Nazzareno Belfasti for €470,000 and €260,000 respectively.[9]
Reggiana (loan)
On 2 September 2013, De Silvestro was officially sold on a temporary basis to Reggiana.[10][11]
Carpi (loan)
De Silvestro joined Serie B side Carpi on loan for the 2014–15 season.[12]
Lanciano
On 22 January 2015 De Silvestro moved to Lanciano for €1.2 million,[13][14] with Laurențiu Brănescu returned to Juventus for the same fee. De Silvestro wore no.15 which left vacated by Pasquale De Vita. In January 2016 De Silvestro was loaned to Pavia.[15]
Ancona
In July 2016 De Silvestro was signed by U.S. Ancona 1905.[16] He wore number 11 shirt.[17]
Juve Stabia
On 31 January 2022, De Silvestro joined Juve Stabia on loan.[18]
International career
De Silvestro has represented his country at the Italy U-16, Italy U-17, Italy U-18, Italy U-19, Italy U-20, and Italy U-21 international levels. In all, he has earned 31 international caps, scoring 4 goals.[citation needed]
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