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 on 25 October 1997 in Genoa, Italy, to Enrico Chiesa, a prolific striker who earned 17 caps for Italy and played for clubs including Sampdoria, Parma, Fiorentina, and Lazio, and his wife Francesca. Growing up in Florence, where his father played for Fiorentina, Federico began playing football almost as soon as he could walk, and joined Fiorentina's own youth academy, determined to forge his own path despite the weight of his father's footballing name. Chiesa made his Fiorentina first-team debut in 2016 and rapidly developed into one of Italian football's most exciting wingers, combining explosive pace, close control, and directness in attack that made him a full Italy international by 2018. He helped Fiorentina establish itself as a solid Serie A side before a loan move to Juventus in 2020, made permanent in 2022, took his career to a new level. At Juventus, Chiesa won multiple domestic cups and played a starring role in Italy's surprise triumph at Euro 2020, scoring crucial goals during the tournament as the Azzurri won their first major title since the 2006 World Cup. A serious ACL injury in early 2022 threatened to derail his career, but Chiesa fought back to full fitness, returning to competitive football within the year. Chiesa moved to Liverpool in August 2024, helping the club win the 2024-25 Premier League title in his debut season in England. He married Lucia Bramani in July 2024, and continues to represent Italy at international level, hoping to add further senior honours to a career already shaped significantly by his father's own footballing legacy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorentina | 2016–2022 | — | 137 | 26 |
| Juventus | 2020–2022 | loan | 44 | 10 |
| Juventus | 2022–2024 | — | 54 | 11 |
| Liverpool | 2024–Present | — | 32 | 2 |
 Italy | — | — | 51 | 7 |
Italian Athletes