Sergio Pellissier
A one-club man who became the soul of ChievoVerona, rising from the pitch to the boardroom to save the team he loved.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Italian footballer·Birthday: April 12·Generation X
Biography
Sergio Pellissier’s story is a rare modern fable of loyalty in football. Born in 1979, the forward spent nearly his entire playing career with ChievoVerona, a small club from Verona that he helped propel to Serie A and even the UEFA Cup. Pellissier wasn't just a player; he was the beating heart of the 'Flying Donkeys,' known for his work rate and crucial goals. His connection to the club transcended sport. When ChievoVerona faced financial collapse and was declared defunct in 2021, Pellissier didn't walk away. He spearheaded a phoenix project, investing his own resources and passion to resurrect the club under a new name, FC Clivense, which later reclaimed the historic ChievoVerona identity. His transition from captain and record goalscorer to owner and chairman is a testament to a profound, personal commitment rarely seen in the game's mercenary era.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Sergio was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sergio Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Sergio's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored over 100 Serie A goals for ChievoVerona, becoming the club's all-time top scorer.
- Captained ChievoVerona for over a decade, leading them in Serie A and European competition.
- Played a pivotal role in resurrecting the defunct ChievoVerona club, becoming its owner and chairman.
- Represented the Italian national team, earning his sole cap in 2009.
Did You Know?
He scored a hat-trick against Juventus in a famous 2009 Serie A match.
His only cap for Italy came at the age of 30, making him one of the oldest debutants for the Azzurri.
He holds the record for the most Serie A appearances for ChievoVerona.
He was born in Aosta, in the bilingual Italian-French region of Valle d'Aosta.
“My story is written in only one color: the yellow-blue of Chievo.”
