Is Coloccini a Newcastle legend?
Is Coloccini a Newcastle legend?
Fabricio Coloccini will be remembered in Newcastle as one of the most naturally gifted defenders the club has ever had, but sadly as a captain, he will be remembered for not being there when his team needed him the most.
How old is Coloccini?
39 years (January 22, 1982)
Fabricio Coloccini/Age
Who signed Coloccini?
Newcastle United’s
Newcastle United’s Fabricio Coloccini has signed a one-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at St. James’ Park until the end of the 2016/17 season, with the option of a further year. He also retains the captain’s armband for the 2015/16 campaign, his fifth season as the Magpies’ skipper.
Where is Coloccini now?
Club Atlético Aldosivi#6 / Defender
Fabricio Coloccini/Current teams
Who does Coloccini play for?
When did Fabricio Coloccini come to Newcastle United?
Signed from Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna in 2008 the defender had endured lean spells at AC Milan Atletico Madrid and Villareal. At Newcastle, the bushy-haired Argentine would wow the Magpies for the next eight years of his stay.
When did Coloccini become captain of Newcastle United?
Manager Alan Pardew, along with pundit Jamie Redknapp complimented the defender for his contributions to the team’s attack, calling him a “top, top player”. On 8 July 2011, Coloccini was named Newcastle captain for the 2011–12 season.
Why did Fabrizio Coloccini retire from football?
FabrizioColoccini was initially expected to retire from football at the end of his San Lorenzo contract in June. It was revealed that FabrizioColoccini is strongly thinking about calling it quit mainly due to his injury woes. The former Newcastle United centre back has not started a football match since last year March.
When did Fabricio Coloccini score his 200th goal?
On 1 November 2014, Coloccini made his 200th league appearance for Newcastle, in the 1–0 win over Liverpool at St James’ Park. Eight days later, he scored his first goal in three years, with a header in Newcastle’s 2–0 away win over West Bromwich Albion.