| Intro | Italian footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | Italy |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 10 August 1971, Potenza |
| Age: | 48 years |
| Star sign | Leo |
Francesco Colonnese (born 10 August 1971 in Potenza) is an Italian former football defender.
Club
He began his career in Potenza – where he played from 1989 to 1991 – before moving first to Giarre Football and then to Cremonese, where he made 66 appearances.
In the 1994-1995 season, Colonnese was bought by AS Roma to strengthen the defensive department, but disappointed the expectations of manager Carlo Mazzone and played only 5 games.
In 1995 he signed for Napoli on loan – spending 2 years there – and from season 1997-1998, F.C. Internazionale, who won the UEFA Cup in Paris in 1998.
From 2000 to 2004 he signed for Roman club SS Lazio – then the current champions of Serie A. After 4 years at the Olimpico he left to finish his career in Siena (2004–2006).
National team
Francesco Colonnese was capped for Italy national under-21 football team between 1993 and 1994. He won the 4th place at the 1993 Mediterranean Games men’s football tournament with U-23.