Domenico Criscito (born 30 December 1986), is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg. He is a versatile defender who started his career as a centre back but now usually plays at left back.
On 14 November 2006 Criscito made his debut with the Italy U-21 squad in a match against the Czech Republic. He was present in two Euro U-21 Championships, in 2007 and 2009. In 2008 he also represented Italy at the Summer Olympics.
On 12 August 2009 he made his senior national team debut in a friendly against Switzerland in Basel. After a promising season he was named in Marcello Lippi's 23 men squad for the 2010 World Cup, where he played as the left back starter. Under the current reign of Cesare Prandelli, he is cementing his position as the primary left back.
On 14 November 2006 Criscito made his debut with the Italy U-21 squad in a match against the Czech Republic. He was present in two Euro U-21 Championships, in 2007 and 2009. In 2008 he also represented Italy at the Summer Olympics.
On 12 August 2009 he made his senior national team debut in a friendly against Switzerland in Basel. After a promising season he was named in Marcello Lippi's 23 men squad for the 2010 World Cup, where he played as the left back starter. Under the current reign of Cesare Prandelli, he is cementing his position as the primary left back.
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