| Intro | Italian footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | Italy |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 26 September 1992, Florence |
| Age: | 27 years |
Cristiano Piccini (born 26 September 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Betis as a right back.
Club career
Born in Florence, Piccini joined Fiorentina’s youth setup in 2002, aged ten, after starting it out at Sporting Arno. On 5 December 2010 he made his first team – and Serie A – debut, coming on as a substitute for Manuel Pasqual in a 1–0 home win against Cagliari.
On 30 August 2011 Piccini was loaned to Carrarese, in a season-long deal. He scored his first professional goal on 4 April of the following year, netting the first in a 1–3 home loss against Virtus Lanciano.
On 4 July 2012 Piccini joined Spezia on loan until the end of the season.After being an undisputed starter, he was loaned to top level’s Livorno, with a buyout clause.
On 27 August 2014 Piccini moved to Segunda División side Real Betis, also in a temporary deal. He made his debut for the club on 7 September, starting in a 1–4 away loss against SD Ponferradina.
On 9 July 2015 Piccini signed a permanent four-year deal with the Verdiblancos, with Fiorentina holding a buyback option. He made his La Liga debut on 23 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Villarreal CF.