Roberto Colombo (footballer)


Roberto Colombo is an Italian former professional football goalkeeper.

Football career

Early career

Colombo was the product of A.C. Milan youth ranks. He was on loan to Valdagno, Fiorenzuola, Solbiatese and Monza, before joining Milan's first team in the first half of the 1999–00 season.

Padova

In January 2000, he joined Calcio Padova. He helped the club promote to Serie C1 in the summer of 2001, but the following season, he made only one appearance. He became the first-choice goalkeeper again in the summer of 2003.
He played 126 league games for the club before joining San Marino Calcio. In San Marino, he just missed one Serie C1 game, out of 34.

Bologna

Since the departure of Gianluca Pagliuca and Emanuele Manitta, Colombo and Francesco Antonioli were signed by Bologna as backup and first-choice keepers, respectively.
In May 2010, at the end of Serie A season, he was borrowed by A.C. Milan for a club friendly against D.C. United.

Triestina

In August 2010, he signed a one-year contract as first-choice keeper with Triestina.

Napoli

In July 2010, he signed with Serie A side Napoli.

Cagliari

In January 2015, he joined Cagliari as a third-choice keeper.

Honours

Napoli