After a stormy start to 2016, the infamous verbal altercation with supporters, and a rebirth that — seemingly — brought the midfielder back out of the shadows to become a stable force in the midfield, the 2017 season was poised to be a very positive one for second-year Lion Antonio Nocerino.
2017 saw Noce playing in a few different positions, including his typical defensive midfield role, as well as on the right side of the 4-4-2 midfield diamond. You could not miss the passion he brought to the pitch, and how could anyone forget those videos of Noce driving teammates to practice and getting everyone fired up with some singalongs?