 Pancaro in 2005 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1971-08-26)26 August 1971 (age 54) | ||
| Place of birth | Cosenza, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1989 | Acri | 29 | (0) |
| 1989–1992 | Torino | 0 | (0) |
| 1991–1992 | →Avezzano (loan) | 32 | (2) |
| 1992–1997 | Cagliari | 99 | (5) |
| 1997–2003 | Lazio | 152 | (5) |
| 2003–2005 | Milan | 39 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | Fiorentina | 18 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Torino | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 379 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Italy | 19 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Juve Stabia | ||
| 2015–2016 | Catania | ||
| 2018 | Catanzaro | ||
| 2019–2020 | Pistoiese | ||
| 2022–2023 | Monopoli | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Giuseppe Pancaro (Italian pronunciation:[dʒuˈzɛppeˈpaŋkaro]; born 26 August 1971) is a former Italianfootballdefender turned coach.
Born inCosenza,Calabria, Pancaro started his youth career with Acri. He later moved to theTorino FC Youth squad remaining with the club for two seasons, before being loaned toSerie C2 clubAvezzano. Pancaro made his professional debut withCagliari Calcio, after the club's ownerMassimo Cellino acquired him in 1992; although he only made 10 appearances during his first two seasons, he soon established himself as a key member of the starting line-up. In the1993–94 UEFA Cup, Pancaro made his European debut, scoring the match winning goal in the first leg of the semi-final, after coming on as a substitute, as Cagliari beat eventual championsInter 3–2.[1][2]
After Cagliari were relegated in 1997, he transferred toSS Lazio, where he remained for six seasons, winning the1999–2000 Serie A title, twoCoppa Italia titles (1997–98 and1999–2000), twoItalian Supercups, the1998–99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and the1999 UEFA Super Cup, also reaching thefinal of the UEFA Cup in 1998.[3]
In the summer of 2003, Pancaro transferred toAC Milan in exchange forDemetrio Albertini, where he played for two seasons. His consistency and work-rate made him an important part of Milan's squad, as he won his secondSerie A title, as well as anItalian Supercup, also reaching thefinal of the2004–05 UEFA Champions League, notably scoring a goal in an away victory overBrescia in 2003.[3][4] In 2004, he signed a one-year extension for the club.[5]
In 2005, Pancaro moved toACF Fiorentina on a free transfer, for two seasons, making 18 appearances, as his former Lazio teammateGiuseppe Favalli was brought in to replace him at Milan.[5] He then moved ontoTorino FC the following season, retiring at the end of the2006–07 season, at the age of 36.[6]
Pancaro was first capped forItaly in 1999, making his debut in a 0–0 draw againstCroatia on 28 April. In total, he won 19 caps with the Azzurri between 1999 and 2005, but he never took part at a major tournament with Italy. Injury blocked him from playing inUEFA Euro 2004, and he was also in the provisional 26 man squad forUEFA Euro 2000 before missing the final cut.[7][8]
A strong, reliable, and tenaciousleft-back, who was effective in the air, Pancaro was known for his stamina and work-rate, as well as his technical qualities and distribution, which allowed him to overlap and contribute both offensively and defensively. A versatile player, although he was usually deployed along the left flank, he was also capable of playing on the right. His discipline in training ensured that he was rarely injured throughout his career. In addition to his footballing abilities, he was also known for his consistency, correct behaviour, and leadership.[5][9][10]
Pancaro took his first coaching role in July 2012, working as assistant toDario Marcolin atSerie B outfitModena and leaving the club together with the whole coaching staff after the latter's dismissal in March 2013.
In June 2014, he was named new head coach of recently relegatedLega Pro clubJuve Stabia.[3][11]
On 16 July 2015, Pancaro was assigned new head coach ofCatania.[12]
On 6 March 2018, he was hired as the head coach ofSerie C sideCatanzaro.[13] He left Catanzaro at the end of the 2017–18 season.[14]
On 28 June 2019, he was hired bySerie C clubPistoiese.[15] He left the club at the end of the season.
On 21 October 2022, he was announced as the new head coach ofSerie C clubMonopoli.[16] He was dismissed on 19 March 2023 after a home loss toGiugliano.[17]
On 27 June 2007, Pancaro married the Italian former show-girl Vincenza Cacace, with whom he has two children: a son Riccardo, born in December 2005, and a daughter Virginia, born in January 2009.[3]
Torino[3]
Lazio[3]
AC Milan[3]