Ivan Pelizzoli

[1][2][3][4][5][6] He was initially a backup to Francesco Antonioli, but midway through the 2002–03 Serie A season, he became the club's first choice goalkeeper under Fabio Capello, helping Roma to reach the 2003 Coppa Italia final.

[7] Despite his performances, he was not picked for the Euro 2004 (although he was included in the Italian Olympic squad instead, helping the team to a bronze medal), but looked set to become a long-term first choice in Roma.

[1] Due to his lack of competitive action, he signed for Reggina in 2005 in a co-ownership deal for a peppercorn fee of €500[8]: 63  to compete with Nicola Pavarini for the role of the team's first choice goalkeeper.

[9] Pelizzoli was brought in as AlbinoLeffe's goalkeepers only had Serie C1 experience, namely Stefano Layeni, Daniel Offredi and Paolo Branduani.

He was one of three over-age players representing Italy at the 2004 Summer Olympics, ahead of Marco Amelia, as first choice goalkeeper, winning a Bronze medal.