Francesco Valiani

Francesco Valiani plays as a midfielder for Siena. He was born on October 29, 1980 in Pistoia, Italy.

Valiani´s professional career started in 2000 when he was on loan to Maceratese. In the 2000/2001 season he took part in 27 matches and scored 3 goals for this team. In the following year the midfielder was on loan to Imolese. During the 2001/2002 season Valiani often got into the starting eleven and also made substitute appearances. The young Italian footballer kicked one goal in 25 games for a year.

Francesco Valiani signed a contract with Pistoiese in 2000 but he joined its current squad only in 2002. From 2002 to 2005 the footballer always got into the starting eleven because he was a very important member of the team. Valiani was a utility player so the head coach could use the midfielder in different positions depending on the situation on the field. From 2002 to 2005 Francesco kicked 12 goals in 92 matches for Pistoiese.

In 2005 Valiani signed a contract with Rimini and when the new season started he was immediately included in the starting eleven. He became one of the key midfielders and scored 9 goals in 92 matches for three years. In January 2008 the football player signed a contract with Bologna where he spent two years and a half. During this period he took part in 72 games and kicked 7 goals for this club.

On January 29, 2010 two days before the winter transfer window closed Francesco Valiani signed a long-term contract with Parma. Valiani adjusted to the new conditions quickly and became the key midfielder.

In the summer 2012 Valiani made his debut for Siena.