Francesco Checcucci (born 18 March 1989) is a former Italian footballer who played as a defender. Career Born in Bagno a Ripoli, the Province of Florence, Checcucci started his career at Fiorentina. In 2007–08 season, he left for Prato, also located in Tuscany. In the next season, he left for Primavera under-20 team of Serie A side Chievo. Lumezzane In June 2009, Checcucci graduated from the Primavera team, and left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione (Italian 3rd highest level) side Lumezzane in co-ownership deal. On 24 June 2010, Checcucci along with Fabio Pisacane were bought back by Chievo. But on 15 July 2010 he was re-signed by Lumezzane in another co-ownership deal. Crotone In June 2011, Checcucci returned to Verona again. However, he left for F.C. Crotone in another co-ownership deal for €210,000. On 21 June 2013 Crotone acquired Checcucci outright for free. Parma Checcucci was sold to Parma in July 2013 for €200,000, however on 1 August 2013 Checcucci was signed by Slovenian club ND Gorica in a temporary deal. Savoia In August 2014 Checcucci was signed by Savoia. AlbinoLeffe On 5 August 2015 he was signed by AlbinoLeffe. References External links Profile at Football.it 1989 births Living people People from Bagno a Ripoli Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Florence Italian footballers Association football defenders ACF Fiorentina players A.C. Prato players A.C. ChievoVerona players F.C. Lumezzane V.G.Z. A.S.D. players F.C. Crotone players ND Gorica players Parma Calcio 1913 players A.C. Savoia 1908 players U.C. AlbinoLeffe players Serie B players Serie C players Italian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Slovenia Italian expatriate sportspeople in Slovenia Footballers from Tuscany