Biography
Who is Vito Mannone?
Early life and career
Vito Mannone was born in the town of Desio, Italy, in 1988. He grew up in Italy and spent time in the academy system of Atalanta before moving abroad to pursue his professional dreams. In the summer of 2005, he signed a contract with the English club Arsenal. He arrived in London as a young prospect ready to compete in the highly competitive English football system.
Time with Arsenal
After returning from his early loan, Vito Mannone worked to establish himself at Arsenal. He served as an understudy to other goalkeepers for several seasons. In the 2008–09 season, he took the number 24 shirt and made several pre-season appearances. He finally made his competitive debut for the first team in a Premier League match against Stoke City in May 2009, which resulted in a 4–1 victory.
Loan spells and Sunderland
Vito Mannone spent significant time on loan at Hull City to gain more first-team experience. His first spell began in late 2010, where he made his debut against Preston North End and kept a clean sheet. He returned to the club for a second loan spell in 2012, where he played in both the FA Cup and league matches. His performances for Hull City helped him gain valuable playing time in competitive English fixtures.
Later professional moves
Following his tenure at Sunderland, he continued his professional path with other clubs. He moved to Reading in 2017 to continue his career in English football. Later, he sought experiences outside of England, moving to France to play for clubs including Monaco, Lorient, and Lille. These moves allowed him to experience different football cultures after his long tenure within the English league system.
Birthday and age
Vito Mannone was born on March 2, 1988, which makes Vito 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Vito shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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