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International Debut 05/06/1999 v Wales (won 4-0)
Vincenzo Montella made a name for himself at Serie C club Empoli. After a year at Serie B level with Genoa, the striker remained in the same city, but was transferred to Genoa's arch rivals Sampdoria. After they were relegated Montella moved to AS Roma where he became an instant hit scoring 18 goals in his debut season. In the 2000/2001 season he contributed 13 goals to Roma's Italian league title win. In that same year Montella also won the Italian Super Cup. Signed from Sampdoria's arch-rivals Genoa in the '96 close season after hitting 21 goals in serie B. Since then he has confirmed his reputation as a natural goal predator - with most of his goals coming from inside six-yard box. The slight, speedy forward scored 42 goals in 61 league appearances in his first two seasons at Sampdoria between 1996 and 1998. Neat little forward who moved to AS Roma when his Sampdoria side was relegated. Previously at Genoa and Empoli. Youngest of five brothers, almost had to give up soccer in 1993 due to a heart infection. Roma's top scorer this season, is known for his trademark "aeroplane" celebration of each goal. A fine passer of the ball, as well as a lethal finisher, Montella is excellent at bringing team-mates into play.
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