Francesco Carbone (born 4 January 1980) is a retired Italian footballer who played as a defender.
In July 2004, Carbone was loaned to Torino Calcio, who won promotion but were forced to remain in Serie B due to financial difficulties.
[5] In August 2007, Carbone and Mengoni were sold to Serie B newcomers Avellino in another co-ownership deal for €10,000 each, with Di Cecco returned to Chievo for €20,000.
[6] As Avellino were relegated, Carbone was loaned to Calcio Padova, also from Lega Pro Prima Divisione on 2 July.
[11] Carbone had been capped for Italy U-16 (equivalent to current U17) at 1996 UEFA European Under-16 Championship qualification round.
Carbone appeared as a reserve in the Italy U-18 (equivalent to current U19) squad at the 1998 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualification round.