He played most of his 18-year professional career with Genoa, appearing in nearly 300 official games during nine seasons, six spent in Serie A.
After two seasons he joined A.C. Fiorentina (for 17 billion lire; €8.78 million in cash plus player deal[1]) and returned to the top division, remaining in Florence for two years.
In 2002 Rossi left Fiorentina due to unpaid wages (the club declared bankruptcy shortly after) and signed with modest Como, appearing sparingly in his first season and being relegated from the top flight.
The player's versatility – he was capable of producing as either a defender or a midfielder, on either side – made him an undisputed starter, and he contributed to that promotion with three goals.
[4] Rossi collected six caps for the Italian U-21s, helping the national side win the 2000 European Championship.