Davide Chiumiento

Davide Chiumiento

Personal information
Full name	Davide Chiumiento
Date of birth	22 November 1984 (1984-11-22)
Place of birth	Heiden, Switzerland
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position	Winger/Attacking Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Number	20
Youth career
1993–1995	FC Heiden
1995–2000	St. Gallen
2000–2004	Juventus
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2004–2007	Juventus	1	(0)
2004–2005	→ Siena (loan)	14	(1)
2005–2006	→ Le Mans (loan)	18	(1)
2006–2007	→ BSC Young Boys (loan)	17	(1)
2007–2010	Lucerne	88	(17)
2010	Vancouver Whitecaps	2	(0)
2011–	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	26	(2)
National team‡
2004–2005	Italy U21	3	(0)
2005–2006	Switzerland U21	13	(2)
2010–	Switzerland	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 26, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 3, 2011

Davide Chiumiento (born November 22, 1984 in Heiden) is a Swiss footballer currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.

Early life

Chiumiento was born in Switzerland but spent most of his childhood abroad. His father was a power tool salesman and plied his trade in Canada, Saudi Arabia and Japan before returning to his home country with his son.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Juventus

Chiumiento began his career in 2004 at Juventus and quickly made an impressive name for himself at the club on his debut coming on as a substitute against Ancona at the age of 19. Chiumiento also played alongside his childhood hero Alessandro Del Piero, stating after the match "This was my dream".^{[citation needed]} .

In 2004 he was loaned out to Serie B club Siena to gain more experience. Chiumiento broke into the first-team with 14 apps and contributed to the second division side's promotion. The following year he was loaned out to French side Le Mans playing 27 Ligue 1 matches scoring one goal. In 2006 he was loaned out to Swiss club BSC Young Boys. After his performances in the Swiss Super League, FC Lucerne showed interest in the player and signed him the following year.

Lucerne

Chiumiento signed a three-year contract with FC Lucerne in the summer of 2007, for €150,000 transfer fee. Chiumiento scored his first goal for Lucerne against FC Basel. Chiumiento scored his first hat-trick against FC Aarau, the match ended 6-0.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Chiumiento signed with Vancouver Whitecaps of the USSF Division 2 Professional League in 2010. He made his USSFD2 debut for Vancouver on 24 September 2010 in a 1-0 loss to Montreal Impact. He signed an MLS contract with the club on 8 March 2011. Chiumiento made his Major League Soccer debut for the Whitecaps on 19 March 2011 against Toronto FC, assisting on two goals in a 4-2 win.

International

In February 2010, Chiumiento decided to play for Switzerland and made his first appearance for the Swiss national neam in a friendly match against Uruguay after having declined many call-ups. Although his dream was to play for Italy he decided he would play for Switzerland as he has a chance to be a regular in the starting team. Chiumiento was not chosen for the Swiss World Cup Squad in 2010.

Playing style

Chiumiento is referred to as the Swiss Ronaldinho although he idolizes Alessandro Del Piero. He is recognized for his pace and skills, dribbling ability and play-making. Chiumiento plays on both wings and can also play as an attacking midfielder.

See also

• List of current MLS players

External links

• MLS player profile
• Davide Chiumiento at National-Football-Teams.com