| Intro | Italian footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | Italy |
| Type |
Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 11 March 1984, Bergamo |
| Age: | 36 years |
Gabriele Perico (born 11 March 1984) is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Salernitana as a Right Back. He is a former Italy U20 international.
Biography
Perico started his career at hometown club Atalanta. In 2003-04 season he left for Prato.
AlbinoLeffe
In summer 2004, he was signed by Serie B side AlbinoLeffe from Prato along with Mauro Belotti and Alessandro Diamanti. The Province of Bergamo based club, also signed Primavera team-mate Joelson (in co-ownership deal) and Mauro Minelli (on loan) from Atalanta.
He made his Serie B debut for AlbinoLeffe in a 2-0 victory against Venezia, on 11 September 2004.
Cagliari
On 9 August 2010 Perico joined Cagliari along with Simon Laner on loan for €750,000 (€375,000 each or €350,000 each plus Cocco) with option to co-own the players.
On 21 June 2011 Cagliari excised the rights to sign the player in co-ownership deal for €375,000 in a 3-year contract. Cagliari also bought back Cocco for €150,000. In June 2012 Cagliari acquired Perico outright for €200,000, but Cocco also acquired by AlbinoLeffe outright for €200,000. The deals made Cagliari paid €950,000 to AlbinoLeffe for Perico, or €725,000 cash plus signing Cocco twice.
Cesena
On 16 July 2014, Perico signed for Serie A side Cesena. After being relegated from Serie A after the 2014/15 season, Cesena finished 6th in Serie B during the 2015/16 season. He was released at the end of the 2015/16 season, after making 56 appearances and scoring 3 goals for the club.
In July 2016, Perico joined English side Leeds United on trial. He played for Leeds first team in their final preseason friendly against Serie A side Atalanta B.C. where he started in a 2-1 win. However, he failed to earn a permanent deal at the club.
Salernitana
On 31 August he joined Serie B club Salernitana on a free transfer. He signed a 2-year contract.
International career
Perico has represented Italy at various age groups including Italy U20’s. He also won the 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Perico capped for under-17 team at 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Championship (after 2001 the tournament was renamed into under-17 championship but with the same age limit).
Honours
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship (Italy Under 19’s)