Italian footballer (born 2005)
Alberto Manzoni|
| Date of birth |
(2005-06-25) 25 June 2005 (age 19) |
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| Place of birth |
Cassano d'Adda, Italy |
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| Height |
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Midfielder |
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|
Current team |
Atalanta |
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| Number |
46 |
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|
| 2014–2024 |
Atalanta |
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| 2019–2020 |
→ Giana Erminio (loan) |
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|
| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2024– |
Atalanta |
1 |
(0) |
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| 2024– |
Atalanta U23 |
16 |
(0) |
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|
| 2024– |
Italy U19 |
1 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:03, 15 August 2024 (UTC) |
Alberto Manzoni (born 25 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Atalanta.
Early life
Manzoni was born in Cassano d'Adda and moved to France as a 5-year old where he stayed for four years. At the age of 9 he moved Treviglio, and shortly after joined the Atalanta youth academy.[1]
Club career
Manzoni worked his way up the Atalanta youth academy after joining in 2014, except for one year he spent on loan with Giana Erminio as a U15.[2] On 24 October 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Atalanta.[3] On 14 August 2024, he made his senior and professional debut as a substitute in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup, a 2–0 loss to Real Madrid.[4]
International career
Manzoni is a youth international for Italy, having been called up to the Italy U19 in February 2024.[5]
Style of play
Manzoni is a box to box midfielder midfielder. He started his career as a striker, then as a winger, then moving behind the forwards and as an inside midfielder as a U15. He has a knack for scoring goals because of his development.[1]
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