Sergio Pellissier Football player

Sergio Pellissier (born 12 April 1979) is an Italian footballer, who plays as a striker for A.C. Chievo Verona in the Serie A. He started his career playing for Torino F.C.'s youth team, having been called up once as part of Torino's senior team. After two years at Torino, Pellissier moved to A.S. Varese 1910 in 1998, and subsequently to Chievo in 2000. He was promptly loaned for two seasons to SPAL 1907.Upon his return to Chievo, Pellissier established himself as a first team player. He helped Chievo to reach the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League, and played for the team in those competitions. He remained at the club after Chievo were relegated to Serie B in the 2006–07 season and became the squad's captain in the following one. Pellissier has achieved historical records for the club and became an idol for Chievo. Pellissier has played five times for Italy's national youth squad and appeared in a single match for the senior team.