 He began his career as a left-footed centre-back, but he was moved to the position of left-back while playing for Genoa, where he was also employed as a wing-back or as a wide-midfielder on occasion under manager Gian Piero Gasperini in Genoa's 3–4–3 formation.Criscito has been described as a quick defender, with good technique, distribution, and man-marking ability.Criscito is married to Pamela Chiccoli and they have two sons.