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Daniele Dessena

Published: Thursday 4 June 2009, 1.00CET
Italy
Published: Thursday 4 June 2009, 1.00CET

Daniele Dessena

Italy

U21 debut: 14.11.2006 v Czech Republic
Qualifying Games
: 10 – Goals: 3

• Strong in the tackle and a driving force in central midfield, Dessena played once at the 2007 UEFA European U21 Championship.

• Made Serie A debut for Parma FC aged 17 in February 2005, featuring in their run to the UEFA Cup semi-finals that season.

• Joined Sampdoria after Parma's relegation in summer 2008 and played over 20 league games as well as helping the Blucerchiati reach the Coppa Italia final.

Last updated: 08/06/09 21.07CET

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