Italian · Genoa, Italy · Born 25 October 1997Explosive Italian forward whose directness and ability to score in big moments made him a hero of Euro 2020 before a devastating injury.
Federico Chiesa was born in Genoa, Italy on 25 October 1997. Son of former Italy international Enrico Chiesa, he burst onto the scene at Fiorentina before joining Juventus in 2020. He was Italy's standout player at Euro 2020, scoring crucial goals against Austria and Spain as Italy won the tournament. His directness, acceleration and ability to score in big moments were exceptional. A torn ACL in January 2022 sidelined him for nearly a year. He won two Coppa Italia at Juventus. He joined Liverpool in 2024. He has earned over 35 caps for Italy.
Key player in Italy's Euro 2020 victory
He was the hero of Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, scoring crucial goals in the knockout rounds, following in his father Enrico's international footsteps.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey winger with strong dribbling and crossing ability
Lasting Impact
Chiesa has established himself as one of Italy's most important attacking players of his generation, contributing significantly to the national team's recent success.
Career Honours
- Euro 2020
- Coppa Italia 2x
- Italian Super Cup 2020
- Coppa Italia 2022
- Coppa Italia 2024
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorentina | 2016–2020 | — | 153 | 19 | #22 |
| Juventus | 2020–2024 | €50m | 163 | 50 | #10 |
| Liverpool | 2024–2024 | £12.5m | 48 | 34 | #10 |
 Italy | — | — | 51 | 7 | — |
Italian Athletes