| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2005-06-25) 25 June 2005 (age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | Cassano d'Adda, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Atalanta | ||
| Number | 46 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2024 | Atalanta | ||
| 2019–2020 | → Giana Erminio (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Atalanta | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Atalanta U23 | 16 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 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 Treviglio and moved to France as a 5-year old where he stayed for four years. At the age of 9 he moved Cassano d'Adda, and shortly after joined the Atalanta youth academy.
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. On 24 October 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Atalanta. 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.
International career
Manzoni is a youth international for Italy, having been called up to the Italy U19 in February 2024.
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.
References
- ^ "Primavera: uncovering Alberto Manzoni | Atalanta". atalanta.it. 4 October 2023.
- "Primavera: alla scoperta di Alberto Manzoni | Atalanta". atalanta.it. 4 October 2023.
- Maggi, Filippo (24 October 2023). "Primavera, contratto da professionista per il 2005 Alberto Manzoni".
- "Manzoni, l'ultima pepita lanciata da Gasperini: la Francia, il nonno, Denis e il Papu per un Bellingham a tinte nerazzurre". Calciomercato.com | Tutte le news sul calcio in tempo reale. 15 August 2024.
- "Giovani (nero)azzurri: prima chiamata per Alberto Manzoni con l'U19, 5 atalantini tra U18 e U17". Atalantini.
External links
- Alberto Manzoni at Soccerway
- FIGC U18 profile
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