Cristian Savani

As of August 14, 2012

Cristian Savani ( born February 22, 1982 in Castiglione delle Stiviere ) is an Italian volleyball player.

Career

Savani began his career in 2000 at the fourth division Carpenodolo volley. A year later, he was obliged by the first division Gabeca Montichiari. On 24 November 2001, the external attacker made ​​his debut in the Italian national team. With the Italians in 2003 he reached the final of the World League and was then European champions. In 2004 he moved to Itas Diatec Trentino. The following year, Italy succeeded in the 2005 European Championship title defense. 2006 Savani went to M. Roma Volley. With the Romans, he won the 2008 CEV Cup. He was then obliged by league rivals RPA Perugia. 2010, the club won the Challenge Cup. Savani joined Lube Macerata and repeated the following year 's triumph in the Challenge Cup. In the same year Italy reached with the external attacker the final of the European Championship. 2012 Savani was Italian champion with Macerata. With the national team he won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in London.