Massimo Loviso (born 9 April 1984) is an Italian former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Career
Bologna Born in Bentivoglio, the Province of Bologna, Loviso started his career at Bologna. After made his debut on 8 November 2003, a 0–0 draw with Brescia as starter, Loviso mainly played as backup.
Livorno In June 2007, he joined Serie A side Livorno in a co-ownership deal for €200,000 fee.Bologna F.C. 1909 S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2008, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian)A.S. Livorno Calcio S.r.l. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2008, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian) He only made 16 starts in the first season. Loviso followed the team relegated to Serie B after Livorno bought him outright in June 2008, for an additional €1,000. Partnered with Alessandro Diamanti and Antonio Candreva in the midfield, he won promotion back to Serie A.
Torino In August 2009, he was signed by newly relegated Serie B side Torino in another co-ownership deal for €900,000 fee in a 3-year contract.Torino F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 31 December 2009, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian)
During 2009–10 season, Ultras of Torino attacked the players during David Di Michele's birthday party. After the incident the players involved: Di Michele, Loviso, Riccardo Colombo, Aimo Diana, Marco Pisano, Francesco Pratali, Paolo Zanetti were transferred to other clubs and only Rolando Bianchi, Matteo Rubin and Angelo Ogbonna were remained.
He left for Lecce along with Di Michele on 1 February 2010. Torino also paid Lecce premiums () of €300,000 for the loans.Torino F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 31 December 2010, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian)
In June 2010 Torino signed Loviso from Livorno outright for free. Loviso did not leave Turin in 2010–11 season but only able to play with its Primavera reserve team as an overage player.
Crotone In January 2011 he left for Crotone in a temporary deal and on 20 July 2011 Torino terminated his contract in order to join Crotone on a free transfer.Torino F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 31 December 2011, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian)
In August 2012 he left for Ascoli Calcio 1898 in a temporary deal, with Vito Falconieri moved to opposite direction also on loan.
Parma On 29 June 2013. few days before the closure of 2012–13 financial year of F.C.Crotone S.r.l. and Parma F.C. S.p.A., Loviso was sold to Parma in exchange for Fabio Lebran to Crotone. 50% registration rights of both players were "valued" €400,000.Parma F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2013, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian) Loviso signed a 2-year contract (later extended one more year). In July 2013 Loviso was loaned to Cremonese. In June 2014 Loviso was signed by Parma outright. On 20 August 2014, he was signed by Gubbio in a temporary deal.
Lega Pro clubs On 22 June 2015 Loviso became a free agent after the formal bankruptcy of Parma. On 7 July 2015 he was signed by Alessandria in a 2-year contract.
On 22 August 2016 Loviso joined AlbinoLeffe on a free transfer. The club was re-admitted to 2016–17 Lega Pro to fill the vacancy.
On 30 July 2019 he signed with Rende.
On 4 August 2020 he joined Serie D club Castelnuovo Vomano.
References
External links Profile at La Gazzetta dello Sport (2007–08) Profile at AIC.Football.it FIGC