Patrizio Billio


Patrizio Billio is an Italian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Treviso, Italy, Billio started his professional career at A.C. Milan, playing with the youth academy before being promoted to the senior squad. He then played for Ravenna, Verona, Casarano, Ternana, Ancona.
In January 1998, he also played for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, making his debut as a substitute in a win against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
In October 1999, he was signed for Dundee. After excellent performances the club renewed for three more seasons. He was dropped from the squad in November 2000 after falling out with manager Ivano Bonetti and missing training sessions, being transfer listed. He was released from his contract in 2002 and was signed by Aberdeen on a free transfer in August 2002. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win over Dunfermline.
He was released in December 2002, and he signed for Livorno of Serie B.
He then played for Sora, Pro Sesto and Massese. He returned to Pro Sesto in 2008 Serie C1 and successively returned to Tuscany in January 2009 to join Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Colligiana.