Giuseppe Rossi: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Giuseppe Rossi

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 10 7 3 0 24 4 +20 70.00
A 4 2 1 1 6 3 +3 50.00
TOTALS 14 9 4 1 30 7 +23 64.29

Name: Giuseppe Rossi
Birthdate: 01-02-1987
Age: 38
Birthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 11st 3lbs (71.2kg)
Years at Club: 2004-2007
Signing Info: Transferred from: AC Parma, 07/2004, £
Previous Clubs: AC Parma, Newcastle United (loan), AC Parma (loan)
Debut: 10/11/2004 v Crystal Palace (H) 2-0 (League Cup 4th Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Villarreal, 03/08/2007, £6m
Passed Away:

Biography

Giuseppe Rossi, born on February 1, 1987, in Teaneck, New Jersey, is a retired professional footballer known for his prolific career as a forward. Despite being born in the United States, Rossi chose to represent Italy at the international level, honouring his Italian heritage.

Early Life and Career Beginnings
Rossi's passion for football was evident from a young age. At 12, he moved to Italy to join the youth ranks of Parma. His exceptional talent caught the attention of Manchester United, leading to his signing at the age of 17 in 2004. During his tenure with the Red Devils, Rossi made 14 first-team appearances and scored four goals. He also had loan spells with Newcastle United and Parma, gaining valuable experience in both the English Premier League and Serie A. In 2007, Rossi transferred to Villarreal in Spain's La Liga, where he truly made his mark. Over six seasons, he became the club's all-time leading scorer with 54 goals, showcasing his clinical finishing and on-field intelligence. His success in Spain paved the way for a move to Fiorentina in 2013. Despite facing multiple injury setbacks, Rossi demonstrated resilience and determination, contributing significantly whenever he was on the pitch.

International Career
Opting to play for Italy, Rossi earned 30 caps and netted seven goals for the Azzurri between 2008 and 2014. He was part of Italy's squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he emerged as the tournament's top scorer, winning the Golden Boot with four goals. His international career highlighted his versatility and commitment to the sport.

Later Career and Retirement
After his stints in Europe, Rossi returned to the United States in 2020, signing with Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. He later joined SPAL in Italy before announcing his retirement from professional football in 2023. Throughout his career, Rossi was lauded for his technical prowess, vision, and goal-scoring abilities.

Post-Retirement and Legacy
In October 2024, Rossi founded the Giuseppe Rossi Academy, focusing on nurturing young talent and promoting football development. The academy also became the official shirt sponsor for Kick4Life's men's team for the 2025-2026 season, reflecting Rossi's commitment to giving back to the community. To honour his illustrious career, a farewell match is scheduled at Florence's Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2025. The event will feature football legends, including Sir Alex Ferguson, who will return to the dugout to coach one of the teams, underscoring the profound respect and admiration Rossi commands in the football world.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2004-2005 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2. 2005-2006 1 5 1 3 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12
TOTALS 1 5 1 5 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 14

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Burton Albion 2 1
2. Sunderland 1 1
3. Barnet 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Burton Albion 2 2
2. Crystal Palace 1 0
3. Arsenal 1 0
4. Debreceni Vsc 1 0
5. Sunderland 1 1
6. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
7. Barnet 1 1
8. Lille 1 0
9. West Bromwich Albion 1 0
10. Everton 1 0
11. Birmingham City 1 0
12. Middlesbrough 1 0
13. Charlton Athletic 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Clough, Nigel 2
2. Dowie, Iain 1
3. Wenger, Arsene 1
4. Supka, Attila 1
5. McCarthy, Mick 1
6. Jol, Martin 1
7. Fairclough, Paul 1
8. Puel, Claude 1
9. Robson, Bryan 1
10. Moyes, David 1
11. Bruce, Steve 1
12. McClaren, Steve 1
13. Curbishley, Alan 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 14
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 10
2. Pirelli Stadium 1
3. St Andrews 1
4. Stade de France 1
5. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 1
No Competition Count
1. League Cup 5
2. Premiership 5
3. European Cup 2
4. FA Cup 2
No Opponent Count
1. Burton Albion 2
2. Crystal Palace 1
3. Arsenal 1
4. Debreceni Vsc 1
5. Sunderland 1
6. Tottenham Hotspur 1
7. Barnet 1
8. Lille 1
9. West Bromwich Albion 1
10. Everton 1
11. Birmingham City 1
12. Middlesbrough 1
13. Charlton Athletic 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 12
2. Hungary 1
3. France 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 10-11-2004 LC Crystal Palace W 2-0 H 0 Louis Saha 22', Kieran Richardson 39'
2. 01-12-2004 LC Arsenal W 1-0 H 0 David Bellion 1'
3. 09-08-2005 EC/UCL Debreceni Vsc W 3-0 H 0 Wayne Rooney 7', Ruud van Nistelrooy 49', Cristiano Ronaldo 63'
4. 15-10-2005 PL Sunderland W 3-1 A 1 Wayne Rooney 40', Ruud van Nistelrooy 76', Giuseppe Rossi 87' Stephen Elliott 82'
5. 22-10-2005 PL Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 H 0 Mikael Silvestre 7' Jermaine Jenas 72'
6. 26-10-2005 LC Barnet W 4-1 H 1 Liam Miller 4', Kieran Richardson 19', Giuseppe Rossi 51', Sylvan Ebanks-Blake 89' Dean Sinclair 74'
7. 02-11-2005 EC/UCL Lille L 0-1 A 0 Milenko Acimovic 38'
8. 30-11-2005 LC West Bromwich Albion W 3-1 H 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 12' (pen), Louis Saha 16', John O'Shea 56' Nathan Ellington 77'
9. 11-12-2005 PL Everton D 1-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 15' James McFadden 7'
10. 20-12-2005 LC Birmingham City W 3-1 A 0 Louis Saha 46', 63', Ji-Sung Park 50' Jiri Jarosik 74'
11. 08-01-2006 FAC Burton Albion D 0-0 A 0
12. 18-01-2006 FAC Burton Albion W 5-0 H 2 Louis Saha 7', Giuseppe Rossi 23', 90'+1, Kieran Richardson 52', Ryan Giggs 68'
13. 01-05-2006 PL Middlesbrough D 0-0 H 0
14. 07-05-2006 PL Charlton Athletic W 4-0 H 0 Louis Saha 19', Cristiano Ronaldo 23', Jason Euell 34' (o.g.), Kieran Richardson 58'
 

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