Career
He appeared in 281 Serie A games over the course of twelve seasons (three goals scored), mainly in representation of and Born in Pontecorvo, Frosinone, Giannichedda started his senior career with Associate of Science Sora Calcio 1907 in the fourth division, promoting to the third level at the end of the second of his three years. Giannichedda signed with South.S. for the 2001-2002 campaign.
He was regularly played as a starter during his four-year spell, winning the 2004 edition of the Coppa Italia.
In 2005 summer, Giannichedda left Rome and joined Football Club, where he struggled for playing time under manager Fabio Capello, often being deployed as a substitute along with Manuele Blasi behind starters Emerson and Patrick Vieira. He only made 24 overall appearances in his first year, winning the league title.
The team was stripped of the accolade, however, due to the club"s involvement in the 2006 Italian football scandal and, as a result, was also relegated. Giannichedda stayed with Juve for 2006-2007, nonetheless.
In that season, where the Serie B championship was conquered, he was coached by one of his idols, Didier Deschamps.
Giannichedda retired in June 2008 at nearly 34 years of age, after one unassuming campaign with Associate of Science Livorno Calcio, featuring in less than a quarter of the matches and suffering top flight relegation. Giannichedda gained three caps for in 1999, under manager Dino Zoff. His debut came on 31 March, in a 1–1 home draw against Belarus for the Union of European Football Associations Euro 2000 qualifiers.
Giannichedda also represented the country at under-23 level in the 1997 Mediterranean Games, which were held on home soil, winning the gold medal.
An aggressive, hard-working and hard-tackling holding midfielder, who also possessed good technique, Giannichedda was known for his tendency to commit fouls frequently and pick up cards. In addition to his tenacious ball-winning abilities, he was also known for his tactical intelligence, powerful shot and ability to start attacking plays after winning back possession.
In May 2011, he was awarded a director of football licence and, in July 2013, started acted as assistant to Alberigo Evani at the Italian under-20s. The following year, he obtained a Union of European Football Associations Pro Licence.
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