ACQUIRED: On Feb. 18, 2016, Orlando City SC trades TAM and Allocation Money to D.C. United for Midfielder Antonio Nocerino
Nocerino spent the 2015 season on loan with Parma from AC Milan, scoring three goals in 20 appearances for the Italian Serie A side. The midfielder began his professional career in 2003 with Italian giant Juventus after rising through the Club’s youth academy.
After spending the first four seasons on loan, Nocerino made his debut with Juventus as a member of the starting 11 on the opening day of the 2007 Serie A campaign, playing a key role in the team’s 5-1 win over Livorno. He made 32 appearances for Juventus that season, before permanently moving to Palermo in May 2008.
While at Palermo, the Italian transitioned to a more attacking role, featuring in 106 games during a three-year span. Following a successful stint with Palermo, Nocerino was acquired by Italian super-club, AC Milan, where he scored 12 times in 74 appearances. While at the Club, he was named to the Serie A Team of the Year for his impressive performances in the 2011-12 season. While at AC Milan, Nocerino played alongside current Orlando City SC playmaker and captain, Kaká. Most recently, Nocerino has spent the past two seasons on loan with English Premier League side West Ham United, where he made 10 appearances, and Italian teams Torino and Parma.
On the international stage, the energetic and technical midfielder earned 15 caps for his native country from 2007-2012 and was also a member of the 2012 Italian UEFA European Championship side that finished as Runner-up. Nocerino featured in the quarter-final match against England where he scored in the penalty shootout to help Italy advance deeper into the prestigious tournament.
Most recently, Nocerino has spent the past two seasons on loan with English Premier League side West Ham United, where he made 10 appearances, and Italian teams Torino and Parma.
On the international stage, the energetic and technical midfielder earned 15 caps for his native country from 2007-2012 and was also a member of the 2012 Italian UEFA European Championship side that finished as Runner-up. Nocerino featured in the quarter-final match against England where he scored in the penalty shootout to help Italy advance deeper into the prestigious tournament.
