Ivan Marconi (born 25 October 1989) is an Italian professional

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who plays as a

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for Italian club

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Club career

Early career

Born in Brescia,

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, Marconi started his career with Internazionale. In 2006–07 season, he was awarded no.41 shirt of the first team as a member of Primavera team. In mid-2007, he was transferred to Lumezzane for free but loaned to Brescia on 31 August 2007. In the next season he was signed by

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youth team. Marconi received a call-up from the first team on 20 January 2009.

Gubbio

In January 2009 he was sold to Gubbio from Lumezzane in co-ownership deal, which he played seasons, mainly as central defender. In June 2010, Gubbio and Lumezzane failed to agree price for the remain 50% registration rights and the rights had to decide by closed tender between the two clubs. On 30 June 2010, the closed tender was opened on Lega Pro and Lumezzane won the tender by a higher price.

Savona

In August 2010, he was loaned to

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with option to sign him in co-ownership deal from Lumezzane. On 23 June 2011 Savona excised the option. In June 2012 Savona acquired him outright.

Cremonese

On 7 July 2015 Marconi was signed by

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Monza

On 5 January 2019, he joined

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Palermo

On 20 August 2020, Marconi moved to Serie C club

. He was a protagonist of the club's successful

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campaign that saw the ''Rosanero'' winning the promotion playoffs, becoming a fan favourite also thanks to his iconic bicycle kick save in the first leg of the playoff final against Padova. After being confirmed for the club's

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campaign, Marconi also proved to be a valid player at the second division level, scoring three goals during the first half of the season.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

Monza * Serie C Group A: 2019–20 Palermo * Serie C Playoff Winner: 2021–22

References

External links

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Football.it Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Marconi, Ivan 1989 births Living people Footballers from Brescia Italian men's footballers Men's association football central defenders FC Lumezzane players UC Sampdoria players AS Gubbio 1910 players Savona FBC players US Cremonese players AC Monza players Palermo FC players Serie B players Serie C players