Punjab FC appoints Cristaldi as Technical Director of youth program.

Punjab FC appointed Giuseppe Cristaldi as the Technical Director of youth program, replacing Ed Engelkes, who served from December 2021 to July 2024.

The 37-year-old San Severo-born Cristaldi has over 15 years of experience working with the youth sides of clubs like Empoli FC in Italy, Hibernians FC in Scotland and Gzira United FC in Malta.

He last served as the Technical Director of Lithuanian club Utenis.

The Italian will leading the technical framework for the youth academy and development centres along with developing and standardising coaching methodologies and assessment tools.