Marco Borriello

Marco Borriello (born June 18, 1982 in Naples) is an Italians Association football who plays as a striker for Serie A club A.C. Milan. Marco Borriello has previously played for other Italian clubs including U.C. Sampdoria, Treviso F.B.C. 1993, Reggina Calcio, Empoli FC, U.S. Triestina Calcio and Genoa C.F.C.. Borriello is considered to be a strong, bruising center forward with considerable pace, and a rocket left foot. Although not having lived up to Marco Borriello hype at Milan (mostly due to constant injuries), Marco Borriello one season at Genoa showed that when in form, Borriello is a complete striker who can score spectacular goals.

Club career

Marco Borriello grew through the ranks of A.C. Milan but, having never received quality playing time. Marco Borriello was transferred to Treviso F.B.C. 1993 in joint-ownership bid. Marco Borriello made Marco Borriello professional debut for U.S. Triestina Calcio at Serie C2. Marco Borriello 10 goals in 27 Serie C1 games made Milan bought Marco Borriello back in June 2002.

Milan

At Milan first team, Marco Borriello made Marco Borriello Serie A debut on 21 September 2002 against Perugia Calcio.

Marco Borriello played 3 Serie A for Milan in 2002-03 before left for league rival Empoli F.C.. In 2003-04 season Marco Borriello played 4 Serie A games for Milan. In 2004-05 season on loan for Reggina Calcio, 2005-06 season for U.C. Sampdoria along with Samuele Dalla Bona and then second half for Treviso F.B.C. 1993. At Treviso, Marco Borriello scored Marco Borriello career high of 5 Serie A goal.

Borriello was recalled to first team in summer 2006. Due to Milan losing Andrey Shevchenko and 4th forward Marcio Amoroso was allowed to leave.

On December 21, 2006, while serving Marco Borriello first full Milan season, Marco Borriello tested positive for a drug test after the 11th matchday of the 2006-07 in Italian football. After being confirmed of the given test in January 2007, Marco Borriello was suspended until March 21.

With competition of Ronaldo, Borriello only played the last 2 round of Serie A in May as starter after suspension has expired.

Genoa

On June 21, Marco Borriello was sold to Genoa C.F.C. in a co-ownership deal with Milan.

On September 26, 2007, Borriello helped Genoa accomplish their first win of the season back in Italy's top flight, netting Marco Borriello first hat-trick at the expense of Udinese Calcio. The game ended 3-2, with the striker scoring from the spot in the 76th minute. Incidentally, in the return game, played on February 24, 2008, in Udine, Borriello hit another hat-trick, in a 5-3 away success, reaching 15 league goals in the process. Marco Borriello finished Serie A 2007-08 at 19, third behind Juventus pair Alessandro Del Piero and David Trézéguet.

Return to Milan

As Alberto Gilardino was sold to ACF Fiorentina, On May 29, 2008 it was confirmed that Borriello would return to Milan as a replacement, in a deal that would include 50% rights of Davide Di Gennaro move to Genoa plus reported €10 million.

Shortly before the eventual signing of Ronaldinho to AC Milan, Borriello's agent claimed Marco Borriello client may look for playing time at another club if another striker was bought. The situation was resolved when the club bought Ronaldinho who plays as supporting striker or as an attacking midfielder.

Borriello made seven appearances in a Milan shirt, managing to find the net against Reggina in the league and FC Zurich in the UEFA Cup, but an unfortunate injury eventually kept Marco Borriello out of action for the rest of the season. After Kaka left the club in the summer transfer window of 2009 Borriello chose to move to Marco Borriello favourite shirt number, 22.

International career

Borriello received Marco Borriello first Italy national football team call-up for a friendly against Portugal national football team, which took place on February 6, 2008, in Zürich, Switzerland, Switzerland. Marco Borriello replaced Luca Toni for the final twenty minutes. Italy won the match 3-1. Marco Borriello also played the next two friendlies, all replaced Toni and called up to UEFA Euro 2008, but did not play.

Personal

Borriello grew up in the area of San Giovanni a Teduccio in Napoli. Marco Borriello father died in Marco Borriello teens, and Marco Borriello was raised along with siblings Fabio Borriello and Piergiorgio by Marco Borriello mother Margherita. Marco Borriello has dated an Argentinian model Belén Rodríguez.

Accomplishments

Club

National competitions

- Serie A: 1
- - A.C. Milan: Serie A 2003-04

International competitions

- UEFA Super Cup: 1
- - A.C. Milan: 2003 UEFA Super Cup
- UEFA Champions League: 1
- - A.C. Milan: UEFA Champions League 2006-07