Antonio Santurro
Antonio Santurro Bueno (born 29 February 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born in Italy, he plays for the Dominican Republic national team.[2] Club careerBorn in Parma, Emilia-Romagna region to a father from Frosinone and a Dominican mother,[1][3] Santurro started his career at the youth teams of Parma F.C. He was a player for their U-16 team in Emilia-Romagna's "Allievi" League in 2007–08 season.[4] He played six games in Campionato Nazionale Primavera (Italian under-20 league) from 2009 to 2011 for Parma's reserves.[5] In 2011 he was transferred to Serie D club Bagnolese.[1] In 2012 he was signed by Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Renate on loan.[6] In 2013 the contract was extended.[7] In 2014 he left for Lega Pro club Savoia. Circa January 2015 he was loaned to Juve Stabia.[8] In 2015 he was signed by Melfi. In 2016 he left for another third-tier club Siracusa. The club entered the promotion play-off in 2017, losing to Casertana in the first stage. He was the starting keeper of the team, only missing once due to suspension.[9] On 11 July 2017, Santurro was signed by Serie A club Bologna.[10] He was recommended by Luca Bucci, goalkeeping coach of Bologna and former coach of Parma youth team.[11] He made his debut for Bologna at home against Roma on 31 March 2018.[12] On 8 July 2019, Santurro joined to Sambenedettese on loan until 30 June 2020.[13] On 18 September 2020, he went to Catania on loan.[14] On 3 October 2021. he went to Udinese.[15] On 1 November 2022, Santurro returned to Parma.[16] International careerOn 20 May 2022, Santurro received his first call up to the Dominican Republic national football team.[2] He debuted with the Dominican Republic in a 3–2 CONCACAF Nations League loss to French Guiana on 5 June 2022, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute.[17] Personal lifeHe has a twin brother Riccardo,[1] a former youth footballer of Inter Club Parma[18] and Vicenza Calcio.[1] Due to his Dominican background, his favorite music genres are reggaeton and bachata.[3] References
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