Introduction
Federico Cossato (born 7 August 1972 ) is an Italian footballer. He is the brother of Michele Cossato.
Cossato started his career at Serie D clubs, he then played for Valdagno at Serie C2 and Brescello at Serie C1. in mid-1997 he joined Chievo, which he played until 2008.
During mid-2005, he made a transfer request, partially due to the rise of Amauri and Simone Tiribocchi. He played 4 Serie A matches that season as the team have Amauri, Tiribocchi and Sergio Pellissier. In 2006-07 season, he club had Victor Obinna, Erjon Bogdani Cossato often played as substitute. In 2007-08 season, he stayed with the club at Serie B to win Serie A return in 1 seasons. In mid-2008 he left for Domegliara at Serie D.
Italian football scandal
On 18 June 2012 Federico was banned from all football activities for 3 years and 6 months due to 2011–12 Italian football scandal.
Honours
- Serie B: 2008