Alia Guagni (born 1 October 1987) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]
During her career, Guagni won the Serie A Female Footballer of the Year twice (in 2017[2] and 2018[3]) and was named in the AIC Best Women's XI twice (in 2019[4] and 2020). She spent most of her career in Italy, apart from a spell in Spain with Atlético Madrid. Guagni also appeared for Italy at two major competitions, appearing at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 and the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
She previously played for ACF Firenze and Fiorentina.
Guagni scored her first career hattrick against Torino Women ASD on 19 January 2013.[5]
In summer 2013, Guagni joined Pali Blues on loan.[6]
On 8 July 2020, Guagni was announced at Atlético Madrid on a three year contract.[7]
On 3 January 2022, Guagni was announced at AC Milan on a one and a half year contract.[8]
On 12 August 2024, Guagni was announced at Como on a one year contract.[9]
On 6 May 2025, Guagni announced her retirement from football.[10] She played the last match of her career against Napoli on 11 May 2025, retiring as Como's captain.[11]
In November 2016, Guagni was called up to the Italy squad for the Torneo Internazionale Manhaus 2016.[12]
Guagni was called up to the Italy squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.[13]
Guagni was called up to the Italy squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.[14]
Guagni scored her last international goal against Georgia on 8 November 2019.[15]
After retiring, Guagni and Como co-founded the Beyond project, which aims to support players who have retired in their life after football.[16]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 8 November 2019 | Stadio Ciro Vigorito, Benevento, Italy |  Georgia |
2–0 | 6–0 | UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying |
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