Italian footballer (born 1993)
Francesco Margiotta (born 15 July 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tajikistan Higher League club Istiklol .
Career
Born in Turin , Piedmont , Margiotta started his career at Serie A side Juventus , signing a four-year contract in 2011.[citation needed ] In 2012, he was loaned to Carrarese .[ 3] [ 4] In 2013, Margiotta was loaned to Venezia .[ 5] He also signed a new three-year contract with Juventus in 2013.[citation needed ] In 2014, Margiotta was signed by Monza .[ 6] In January 2015, Margiotta was loaned to Real Vicenza .[ 7] [ 8] In 2015 Margiotta moved to Santarcangelo on loan.[ 9]
In June 2016, he moved to newly-promoted Swiss first division club Lausanne-Sport on an 18-month loan.[ 10] The loan was made permanent on 31 January 2018 for €1 million.[citation needed ] In June 2019 he signed for FC Luzern ; he left the club in October 2020 after 13 goals in 39 games.[citation needed ] Margiotta then joined ChievoVerona later that month.[citation needed ]
After the exclusion of Chievo, Margiotta signed for A-League side Melbourne Victory at the start of the 2021–22 season .[citation needed ] In August 2022, he returned to Italy, signing for Latina in the Serie C .[ 11] On 31 January 2023, Margiotta was loaned to Novara , with an option to buy.[ 12]
Istiklol
On 3 August 2024, Tajikistan Higher League club Istiklol announced the signing of Margiotta on a one-year contract.[ 13]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 14 August 2024 [ 14]
Honours
Melbourne Victory
References
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