Italian footballer (born 1997)
Mattia Vitale (born 1 October 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group C club Crotone.
Club career
Juventus
A native of Bologna, Vitale joined the youth set-up of local club Bologna, playing as a forward, before moving north to Turin giants Juventus in 2011.[1] He was first included in a matchday squad on 11 January 2015, remaining an unused substitute for their 3–1 Serie A win away to Napoli. The player made his professional debut on 11 April against Parma, replacing fellow youngster Kingsley Coman for the final ten minutes of a 0–1 away defeat,[2] becoming Juve's youngest debutant since Nicola Zanini in 1991.[1] On 9 May, he played his first match at the Juventus Stadium, replacing Roberto Pereyra for the final 15 minutes of a 1–1 draw with Cagliari.
Lanciano (loan)
In 2016, he joined Serie B club Lanciano on a six-month loan, recording 19 league appearances and an assist.[3]
Cesena (loan)
On 6 July 2016, Cesena announced the loan signing of Vitale from Juventus for the 2016–2017 season.[3]
SPAL
Carpi (loan)
On 15 January 2019 he joined Carpi on loan for the rest of the 2018–19 season.[4]
Frosinone
On 16 July 2019 he joined Frosinone on loan.[5] As certain performance conditions were met, Frosinone was obligated to purchase his rights at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Pro Vercelli
On 31 August 2021, he joined Serie C club Pro Vercelli.[6]
Crotone
On 19 July 2022, Vitale signed a three-year contract with Crotone.[7]
Honours
- Juventus[8]
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