*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2024
Stefano Padovan (born 16 April 1994) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie D club Castellanzese.
Club career
Juventus
Born in Turin, capital of Piedmont region, Padovan was a youth product of hometown club Juventus FC He was the member of U17 team in 2010–11 season[3] as well as the reserve team from 2011 to 2013. Juventus reserve finished as the losing quarter-finalists in 2012–13 season reserve league,[4] as well as winner of the reserve cup.
Loan to Pescara and Vicenza
On 5 July 2013, Padovan was signed by Serie B club Pescara in a temporary deal, with an option to buy.[5][6][7] He was given no.31 shirt of the first team.[8] On 30 September, Padovan made his Serie B debut for Pescara as a substitute replacing Riccardo Maniero in the 87th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Cesena, after the sub his teammate Matteo Politano scored the equalizer goal for Pescara, by an assist from Padovan.[9] Padovan ended his loan to Pescara with only 5 appearances, all as a substitute, and 1 assist.[10]
On 16 January 2014, Padovan was signed by Serie C club Vicenza on a 6-month loan deal.[11][12] On 26 January he made his Serie C debut for Vicenza as a substitute replacing Giacomo Tulli in the 61st minute of a 2–1 home win over Venezia.[13] On 4 May, Padovan played his first match as a starter, a 2–2 away draw against San Marino Calcio, he was replaced by Tanasiy Kosovan in the 66th minute.[14] Padovan ended his 6-month loan to Vicenza with 10 appearances, as well as the first round of promotion playoffs against Savona.[15]
Loan to Crotone
On 16 July 2014, Padovan was loaned to Serie B club Crotone on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.[16] He was given no.18 shirt of the first team. On 17 August, Padovan made his debut for Crotone in a match loss 5–4 at penalties after a 0–0 home draw against Casertana in the second round of Coppa Italia, he was replaced by Ernesto Torregrossa in the 55th minute.[17] On 30 August he made his Serie B debut for Crotone as a substitute replacing Jacopo Dezi in the 72nd minute of a 2–0 home defeat against Ternana.[18] On 17 January 2015, Padovan scored his first goal as a professional footballer, as a substitute, in the 88th minute of a 2–1 away defeat against Ternana.[19] On 29 March, Padovan played his first match as a starter, a 0–0 away draw against Perugia, he was replaced by Michael Rabusic in the 69th minute.[20] On 2 April he scored twice in a 2–0 home win over Spezia.[21] On 18 April he played his first entire match, a 1–1 home draw against Virtus Lanciano.[22] Padovan ended his loan to Crotone with 21 appearances, 3 goals and 1 assist.[10]
Loan to Virtus Lanciano
On 21 July 2015, Padovan was signed by Serie B side S.S. Virtus Lanciano 1924 on a season-long loan deal with option to buy.[23][24] He was given no.19 shirt of the first team.[25] On 9 August he made his debut for Virtus Lanciano as a substitute replacing Mohamed Fofana in the 54th minute of a 2–0 home defeat against Juve Stabia in the second round of Coppa Italia.[26] On 6 September he made his Serie B debut for Virtus Lanciano as a substitute replacing Zè Eduardo in the 85th minute of a 2–1 away defeat against Pro Vercelli.[27] On 21 November, Padovan played is first match as a starter, a 1–1 away draw against Virtus Entella, he was replaced by Eric Lanini in the 74th minute.[28] On 5 December he scored his first goal for Virtus Lanciano 64th minute of a 4–1 away defeat against Novara.[29] On 16 January 2016 he played his first entire match for Virtus Lanciano, a 1–0 home win over Pro Vercelli.[30] Padovan ended his season-long loan with 22 appearances, 1 goal and 1 assist.[10]
Loan to Foggia and Pordenone
On 13 July 2016, Padovan was signed by Serie C side Foggia on a 6-month loan deal. On 29 August he made his Serie C debut for Foggia as a substitute replacing Antonio Letizia in the 63rd minute and in the 76th minute he scored his first goal for Foggia in a 2–1 home win over Fidelis Andria.[31] On 5 September, Padovan scored his second goal, again as a substitute, in the 88th minute of a 2–1 away win over Siracusa.[32] On 15 September he played his first entire match for Foggia, a 1–0 away win over Virtus Francavilla.[33] On 23 October he scored his third goal in the 74th minute of a 4–1 home win over Monopoli.[34] On 27 November, Padovan was sent off with a red card in the 94th minute of a 1–1 home draw against Casertana.[35] Padovan ended his 6-month loan to Foggia with 17 appearances and 3 goals.[10]
On 19 January 2017, Padovan was loaned to Serie C side Pordenone on a 6-month loan deal. On 29 January he made his Serie C debut for Pordenone as a substitute replacing Luca Cattaneo in the 46th minute of a 0–0 home draw against Mantova.[36] On 27 February, Padovan played his first match as a starter, a 6–0 home win over Bassano Virtus, he was replaced Riccardo Martignago in the 79th minute.[37] On 12 March, Padovan scored his first goal for Pordenone and the only goal of the match in the 19th minute of a 1–0 home win over Südtirol.[38] On 19 March he scored his second goal in the 41st minute of a 2–0 away win over Ancona.[39] On 30 April he scored his third goal, as a substitute, in the 91st minute of a 2–1 home defeat against FeralpiSalò.[40] Padovan ended his loan to Pordenone with 19 appearances and 3 goals.[10]
Loan to Casertana
On 27 July 2017, Padovan was loaned to Serie C side Casertana on a season-long loan deal.[41] On 26 August he made his debut in Serie C for Casertana in a 2–1 away defeat against Catanazaro, in the 81st minute he was sent off with a double yellow card.[42] On 23 September he played his first entire match for Casertana, a 1–0 home defeat against Akragas.[43] On 18 November, Padovan scored his first goal for Casertana, as a substitute, in the 87th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Sicula Leonzio.[44] On 30 December he scored twice in a 2–1 away win over Catania.[45] On 11 February 2018, Padovan was sent-off with a red card in the 55th minute of a 0–0 home draw against Trapani.[46] Padovan ended his season-long loan to Casertana with 31 appearances, 4 goals and 2 assists.[10]
On 27 July 2018 his loan was extended for another season.[41]
Padovan capped for Italian youth teams from U16 to U20. He received his first call-up for 2009 Val-de-Marne tournament,[51] which no documentation of line-up were known. Padovan only able to play for the U17 team in friendlies, however he became a regular for the U19 team in 2012–13 season. Padovan made his U19 debut against Croatia, a friendly match;[2] he scored a brace in 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification, against Albania. He made 2 substitute and 1 start in 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship elite qualification. Italy was eliminated as the runner-up of that group. That season he also scored a goal against Kazakhstan in a friendly match.[52]