Franco Semioli

Franco Semioli (born June 20, 1980 in Ciriè, Province of Turin, Italy) is an Italy football (soccer) for ACF Fiorentina of Serie A. He plays in the role of midfielder, is 177 cm tall and weighs 71.4 kg.

Semioli, a Piedmontese who made his professional debut playing for Torino F.C. in 1998/99, played also for Salernitana Calcio, Ternana Calcio and Vicenza Calcio before joining Chievo Verona in 2003/2004. He became one of the most representative players for Chievo, and was one of the main protagonists of the very impressive 2005/2006 season.

On 16 August 2006, Semioli made his Italy national football team debut against Croatia national football team.

In July 2007 Semioli signed for ACF Fiorentina for a reported fee of €6.3m on a four-year contract. Semioli was recalled to the Italy squad for the final Euro 2008 qualifier with Scotland.

Teams and clubs

- 1997-1999: Torino F.C.
- 1999-2000: Salernitana Calcio 1919 on loan
- 2000-2001: Torino co-ownership with Inter
- 2002: Ternana Calcio on loan from Inter & Torino
- 2002-2003: Vicenza Calcio on loan from Inter & Torino
- 2003-2005: A.C. ChievoVerona co-ownership with Inter
- 2005-2007: Chievo
- 2007-present: ACF Fiorentina