Francesco Carbone
Francesco Carbone (born 4 January 1980) is a retired Italian footballer who played as a defender.
Biography
Early career
Born in Rome, Lazio, Carbone started his career at S.S. Lazio. Carbone then left for Foggia.
Chievo and loans
In 1999, Carbone was sold to Serie B club Chievo in a co-ownership deal. In June 2000, Chievo purchased the player outright. However Carbone was loaned to Serie C1 club Avellino for the 2000–01 Serie C season. Carbone then spent the 2001–02 Serie B season at Pistoiese. In 2002–03 Serie B, at first he left for Siena in July, then left for Triestina in January 2003. The loan was extended in August 2003. In July 2004, Carbone was loaned to Torino Calcio, who won promotion but were forced to remain in Serie B due to financial difficulties. In July 2005, Carbone was signed by Ascoli for €20,000 along with Alfredo Cariello which the team later admitted to Serie A. Carbone wore the no.13 shirt that season. In his maiden season, Carbone played 12 games only. In June 2006, Chievo bought back both for an undisclosed fee.