the Azzurri squad by new coach Roberto Donadoni for a friendly game against Croatia held in Livorno, replacing Cristiano Lucarelli in the 65th minute of the 2–0 defeat. Post-playing career On 12 April 2022, during a press conference, Lumezzane confirmed Caracciolo's retirement from active football in order to accept an offer as the club's new director of football with immediate effect. On 6 July 2022, following the club's promotion to Serie D, the board of directors of Lumezzane appointed Caracciolo as the club's new chairman. Career statistics Club International References External links Caracciolo's profile from Sampdoria official website FIGC profile AIC profile 1981 births Living people Footballers from Milan Italian footballers Italy international footballers A.C. Perugia Calcio players Brescia Calcio players Palermo F.C. players F.C. Pro Vercelli 1892 players U.C. Sampdoria players Genoa C.F.C. players Novara F.C. players FeralpiSalò players F.C. Lumezzane V.G.Z. A.S.D. players Association football forwards Italy under-21 international footballers Italy youth international footballers Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players