Danilo Russo (born 8 July 1987) is an

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Youth and loan career

Born in

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, the

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, Russo started his career at

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. In January 2006 he left for Serie C2 side Pergocrema. He was the backup of Stefano Belussi. In 2006, he was re-signed by ''

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'' club

for €180,000. Due to Article 33 of NOIF (''Norme organizzative interne'' of

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) restricted "young professional" and trainee to sign a contract for more than 3 years, Russo signed a contract until 30 June 2009.Genoa CFC Report and Accounts on 31 December 2008 He was the backup of Rubinho, Nicola Barasso and

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; was award no.57 shirt. He also played for the ''Primavera'' under-20 team. In 2007-08 season, he left for Serie C2 side

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on loan, ahead Andrea Carpita as first choice. In 2008-09 season, he left for

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side Pergocrema again (along with

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and

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), but now as first choice ahead

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. Russo also extended his contract twice with Genoa to 30 June 2010 and 2013 during 2008–09 season and effective on the first half and second half of 2009 financial year of the club. Despie Russo made 33 appearances for Viareggio, made him became "professional" and eligible to sign a contract for a maximum of 5-year, at first he only added a year to his contract and the performance at Pergocrema made him earned 3 more year to his contract. The amortization cost for his contract value was lowered from €60,000 per season from 2006–07 & 2007–08 season to €40,000 in 2008–09 and €2,500 in the first half of 2009–10. However it was counter-weight by the wage of the professional contract.

Return to Genoa

In 2009-10 season, he returned to Genoa of Serie A as third keeper behind

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and

, as youth product

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left the club. He took no.1 shirt from Lamanna.

Vicenza

In January 2010, he left for

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in co-ownership deal in exchanged with

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left for Genoa on loan. Half of Russo's registration rights was tagged for a peppercorn fee of €500 only, which Genoa had to write-down €16,500. (Residual value €17,500 minus selling price €1,000) He took no.1 shirt from Frison but as

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's backup, ahead

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and José Rocchi. In

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, he played 29 Serie B games as Fortin retired, while Frison became his understudy.

Spezia

In June 2011 Genoa bought back Russo for a peppercorn fee of €500Vicenza Calcio Report and Accounts on 30 June 2011 (in Italian) and on 6 July 2011 he was transferred to

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. He won

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(the grand champion of third division) as well as

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(Italian Lega Pro Cup). The club also promoted back to Serie B.

Pro Vercelli

On 12 August 2013, he joined

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in co-ownership deal in exchanged with Alex Valentini left for Spezia also in co-ownership.

Venezia

In mid-2017 Russo left for

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Return to Juve Stabia

On 24 July 2019, he returned to

, after it has been promoted to

International career

He capped 3 times for Italy U17 at 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification, and another 3 as unused bench for

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. He never call-up to U19 team as the coach preferred Consigli,

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and Lorenzo Farinelli. After the U19 failed to qualify to second qualify round of

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, Russo was promoted to Italy U20 team, the feeder team of U21 team along with Bindi (capped twice) and Consigli (capped once), for 2005-06 Four Nations Tournament. He played once out of possible 5 with last match (the final) played by

Daniele Padelli Daniele Padelli (born 25 October 1985) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Udinese. Early life Padelli was born in Brescia, Italy, on September 25, 1985. He started his youth career at Brescia in 19 ...

. Due to club performance he did not receive U21 call-up but Consigli and Sirigu did.

Honours

;Spezia *

: 2012 *

: 2012

References

External links

*http://aic.football.it/scheda/16758/russo-danilo.htm *http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=2646&squadra=11 * {{DEFAULTSORT:Russo, Danilo 1987 births Living people People from Pompei Footballers from Campania Italian men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Serie B players Serie C players Lega Pro Seconda Divisione players US Pergolettese 1932 players Genoa CFC players ASD Viareggio Calcio players LR Vicenza players Spezia Calcio players FC Pro Vercelli 1892 players USD Matera Grumentum players SS Juve Stabia players Venezia FC players Casertana FC players Italy men's youth international footballers