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Morgan De SanctisItalian footballer, goalkeeper.
Date of Birth: 26.03.1977
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Morgan De Sanctis: Italian Goalkeeping Legend
- Breakthrough at Udinese
- Move to Sevilla and Galatasaray
- Return to Italy with Napoli
- Stints at Roma and Monaco
Morgan De Sanctis: Italian Goalkeeping Legend
Early Career at Pescara and JuventusMorgan De Sanctis began his professional career with Pescara in Serie B, where he played for three seasons. In 1999, he joined Juventus but spent two seasons as a backup goalkeeper.
Breakthrough at Udinese
De Sanctis moved to Udinese in 1999 and spent three years as Luigi Turci's understudy. He finally established himself as a regular starter in the 2002/03 season.
Move to Sevilla and Galatasaray
In July 2007, De Sanctis signed for Sevilla in Spain. A year later, he was loaned to Galatasaray in Turkey, where he played in all matches of the Turkish Süper Lig, Champions League, and UEFA Cup.
Return to Italy with Napoli
In the summer of 2009, De Sanctis returned to Italy with Napoli. He became a key player for the team, earning several nominations for Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year and serving as the backup goalkeeper for the Italian national team.
Stints at Roma and Monaco
De Sanctis joined Roma in 2013 and played there for three seasons. He had a memorable start to his Roma career, conceding only once in his first nine matches. In 2016, he moved to Monaco as a free agent and played for one season before retiring.
