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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:25, 9 November 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 June 2024
The son of former professional footballer Enrico Chiesa, he came through Fiorentina's youth academy, Chiesa made his first-team debut in 2016. He stayed at the club for four years, scoring 34 goals in 153 appearances in all competitions. Chiesa moved to Juventus in the 2020–21 season, winning the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in his first season. He won another Coppa Italia in 2024, after which he was signed by English club Liverpool, where he won the Premier League title in his first season.
At international level, Chiesa made his senior debut for Italy in March 2018. He helped his country win the UEFA Euro 2020, while being named in the Team of the Tournament.
Chiesa began his youth career with Settignanese from Settignano, a frazione northeast of Florence, where he was coached by former Fiorentina player Kurt Hamrin.[6]
Chiesa joined Fiorentina in 2007.[7] Initially a member of their Giovanili side, he was assigned to the under-19 squad for the 2014–15 season, and scored a single goal in seven appearances for their Primavera side. The following season, he made 23 appearances and scored seven goals.[8] Chiesa signed his first professional contract with Fiorentina in February 2016.
Chiesa made his competitive debut for Fiorentina in a 2–1 away defeat against Juventus, during the opening fixture of the 2016–17 Serie A season. Fiorentina manager Paulo Sousa opted to replace him at half-time with loan signing Cristian Tello.[9] On 29 September, Chiesa made his UEFA Europa League debut in Fiorentina's 5–1 home win over Qarabağ.[10] On 8 December, he marked his fourth Europa League appearance by scoring his first ever senior goal in a 1–2 away victory over Qarabağ; he was later sent off during the same match for a double booking.[11][12]
On 15 January 2017, Chiesa appeared to score the match-winner in a 2–1 home win over rivals Juventus, from a Milan Badelj pass; however, the goal was awarded to Badelj, as, following review, the replays did not confirm whether Chiesa had deflected the pass.[13] Later that month, Chiesa extended his contract with Fiorentina until 30 June 2021.[14] On 21 January, he scored his first goal in Serie A in a 3–0 away victory over Chievo.[15] Just eight days later, Chiesa scored his second league goal in a 3–3 home draw against Genoa.[16] On 7 May, he netted the opening goal for Fiorentina in an eventual 2–2 draw against Sassuolo; this being his third goal for the club, and his first in Serie A in nearly four months. The goal came just four minutes after teammate Nikola Kalinić's penalty miss just after the half-hour mark.[17][non-primary source needed]
On 16 September 2017, in the 2017–18 season, Chiesa marked his 30th league appearance for Fiorentina with a goal in the Derby dell'Appennino against Bologna; scoring the opener in the 51st minute of the game, in an eventual 2–1 home win.[18] On 30 January 2019, during the 2018–19 season, Chiesa scored a hat-trick in the 7–1 home victory over Roma in the quarter-final match of the Coppa Italia.[19]
On 5 October 2020, Chiesa signed a two-year loan deal with Juventus; a €3 million loan for the first season and a €7 million loan for the second season, with a conditional obligation to buy for €40 million plus €10 million in variables.[20] On 17 October, Chiesa made his debut for Juventus, providing an assist for Álvaro Morata and getting a straight red card in a 1–1 away draw to Crotone.[21] He made his UEFA Champions League debut three days later, in a 2–0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv.[22][23] Chiesa scored his first goal in the competition, and for Juventus, on 2 December, in a 3–0 home win against the same opponent.[24]
Chiesa's first league goal for Juventus came on 16 December, scoring a long-distance goal in a 1–1 home draw against Atalanta.[25] On 6 January 2021, Chiesa scored a brace against league-leaders Milan to help Juventus win 3–1 away from home;[26] it was Milan's first league defeat in 27 games.[27] He scored three goals against Porto in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League round of 16: one in the first leg and two in the second leg.[28] However, Juventus were eliminated on the away goals rule.[28] On 19 May, Chiesa scored the match–winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Atalanta in the 2021 Coppa Italia final.[29]
At the start of the new season, on 29 September 2021, in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League, Chiesa scored the winning goal in a 1–0 home win against title holders Chelsea in a group stage match, equalling Alessandro Del Piero's record of four consecutive goals in the competition.[30] On 9 January 2022, during a match against Roma, he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out for seven months.[31] Chiesa ended his season early with four goals in 18 appearances.[32]
On 29 August 2024, Chiesa moved to the Premier League with Liverpool on a long-term deal reportedly worth £10 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons.[35][36] He made his Liverpool debut as a substitute in the 93rd minute of a UEFA Champions Leagueleague phase match away against Milan that his side won 3–1.[37] On 25 September, Chiesa made his first start and provided an assist in a 5–1 win against West Ham United in the EFL Cup.[38]
Despite his limited minutes in the Premier League, on 4 May 2025, Chiesa made his fifth Premier League appearance for Liverpool as a substitute for Kostas Tsimikas in a 3–1 defeat against Chelsea, thus entitling him to a winner's medal. He became only the second Italian player to receive a Premier League winner's medal after Mario Balotelli in the 2011–12 season.[43]
On 15 August 2025, Chiesa came on as a late substitute for Florian Wirtz and scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in the 88th minute against Bournemouth, giving his side the lead in an eventual 4–2 win.[44]
In June 2017, Chiesa was included in the U21 squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship by manager Di Biagio.[48] In Italy's opening match of the tournament on 19 June, he set-up Andrea Petagna's goal with a cross following a corner in a 2–0 win over Denmark.[49] Italy were eliminated by Spain in the semi-finals on 27 June, following a 3–1 defeat.[50]
Despite only being called up to the under-21 side in March 2017, Chiesa was selected by Italy's senior head coach Gian Piero Ventura for the team's unofficial friendly against San Marino in Empoli on 31 May.[52][53] He made his unofficial senior international debut in the match, starting in Italy's eventual 8–0 win.[54][55][56]
In March 2018, Chiesa was awarded his first official senior call-up to the Italy national team, under interim manager Di Biagio, for Italy's friendlies against Argentina and England later that month.[57] On 23 March, he made his official senior international debut in the friendly against Argentina; Italy were defeated 2–0.[58]
In June 2021, Chiesa was included in Italy's squad for UEFA Euro 2020.[60] He was named Man of the Match by UEFA in Italy's final group match, a 1–0 victory over Wales in Rome on 20 June, which saw them top their group.[61] On 26 June, he scored the opening goal in a 2–1 extra-time win over Austria in the round of 16 of the tournament at Wembley Stadium.[62] His father Enrico had scored 25 years and 12 days earlier in Italy's second group match at UEFA Euro 1996 in England, a 2–1 loss against eventual runners-up Czech Republic; as such they became the first father and son pair to have scored a goal at the Euros.[63][64]
In the semi-final against Spain on 6 July, Chiesa scored the opening goal in a 1–1 draw; a game in which Italy advanced to the final of the tournament after extra time following a 4–2 penalty shoot-out victory. For his performance, Chiesa was named Man of the Match by UEFA for the second time.[65] On 11 July, he suffered an injury late in the second half of regulation time in the UEFA Euro 2020 Final against England at Wembley Stadium, and was subsequently replaced by Federico Bernardeschi in the 86th minute; Italy went on to win the European Championship following a 3–2 victory in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in extra-time.[66][67] For his performances throughout the competition, he was named in the "Team of the Tournament".[68]
Chiesa was selected in the final squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and started in three of the team's four matches in an eventual round of 16 exit from the competition.
In September 2025, under new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, Chiesa was not included in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel. Both the player and coach confirmed it was a mutual decision, with Chiesa stating he did not yet feel ready to return.[71][72][73]
Chiesa is a talented, fast, skilful, and hardworking player, with good technique, a short stature, and a slender build. Possessing good stamina, acceleration, and dribbling skills, he usually plays as a right winger, he is also capable of playing effectively on the left wing.
Aside from his favoured roles on either flank, Chiesa has also been deployed in several other attacking positions, given his capability of playing anywhere across the front line; he has most frequently been played in a central role as either an attacking midfielder or second striker, but has also been fielded as a main striker on occasion. He has even occasionally been used in deeper midfield roles, including as central midfielder.[nb 1] His pace and movement off the ball allow him to exploit spaces and make attacking runs to beat the defensive line and provide depth to his team.[84][85][86][87]
In addition to his primary duties in attack, Chiesa is also known for his energy and work-rate, and often contributes to the defensive phase of the game by pressing opponents and chasing the opposition's wingers down the flank to win back possession, and has even occasionally been deployed as a right–sided wing back in a 3–5–2 formation.[80][88][89][90][91] Moreover, he is highly regarded in the media for his composure, due to his penchant for scoring decisive goals in important matches.[83] Despite his ability, however, he has often struggled with injuries throughout his career.[92]
Chiesa was born in Genoa. His father, Enrico, was also a professional footballer; he played for various Serie A clubs, most notably Parma, Fiorentina and Siena, and represented the Italy national team.[93] In addition to his native Italian, Chiesa also speaks English;[94] he studied at the International School of Florence, where the bulk of instruction was conducted in English.[95] He also spent two years at university, studying Sports Science.[96]
On 20 July 2024, Chiesa married his long-term girlfriend Lucia Bramani.[97]
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Federico Chiesa (born 25 October 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right winger, left winger, or second striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the Italy national team.[1][2] Born in Genoa to former Italy international Enrico Chiesa, he developed through the youth academy of Fiorentina, where he made his senior debut in 2016 and established himself as a key player with his pace, dribbling, and versatility on the flanks.[3][4][2]Chiesa's club career progressed with a loan to Juventus in 2020, which became permanent in 2022, during which he won two Coppa Italia titles and one Supercoppa Italiana while contributing to strong performances in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.[1][2] In August 2024, he transferred to Liverpool for £12.5 million on a four-year contract, marking his move to English football, where he has since made 25 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists, including helping the team win the 2024–25 Premier League title.[3][1] Standing at 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) and weighing 69 kg (152 lb), Chiesa is known for his athleticism and direct attacking style.[1][4]Internationally, Chiesa debuted for Italy in March 2018 and has earned 51 caps, scoring 7 goals as of 2025.[1] He played a pivotal role in Italy's UEFA Euro 2020 triumph, starting in the final and scoring twice during the tournament, earning inclusion in the UEFA Team of the Tournament.[2][1] His family legacy includes his father Enrico's notable career, highlighted by a goal at Anfield during Euro 1996, and his younger brother Lorenzo, who plays for Sampdoria.[2]
Early life and background
Early life
Federico Chiesa was born on 25 October 1997 in Genoa, Italy, to former professional footballer Enrico Chiesa and his wife, Francesca.[5][6][7]Following his father's transfer to ACF Fiorentina in 1999, the family relocated to Florence when Chiesa was an infant, where he grew up in a household deeply immersed in football.[8] His early childhood involved informal play in local parks around Settignano, a neighborhood northeast of Florence, fostering his initial passion for the sport amid the city's vibrant football culture.[8]Chiesa's first organized football experience began around age five in 2002, when he joined the youth ranks of local club U.S. Settignanese, initially playing as a central midfielder before transitioning to more attacking forward roles.[1][8] Growing up, he was profoundly influenced by observing his father's performances, including attending ACF Fiorentina matches as a young child, which ignited his admiration for professional football.[5][8]
Family background
Federico Chiesa was born into a family deeply rooted in Italian football, primarily through his father, Enrico Chiesa, a former professional striker who represented the Italy national team from 1996 to 2001, earning 17 caps and scoring 7 goals.[9] Enrico was part of the Italian squad at UEFA Euro 1996, where he scored once during the tournament, helping Italy reach the quarterfinals before their elimination on penalties against Germany.[10] His father's career significantly influenced Federico's early exposure to the sport, with Enrico often coaching youth teams and instilling a passion for football from a young age.Enrico Chiesa's tenure at ACF Fiorentina from 1999 to 2002 further shaped the family's life and Federico's allegiance to the club. Joining Fiorentina for a reported €15 million transfer fee, Enrico became a key figure in the team's attack, contributing to their 2000–01 Coppa Italia victory and fostering a strong connection to the city of Florence.[11] The family's relocation to Florence around 1999–2000, coinciding with this move, immersed young Federico in Tuscan football culture, where he developed a lifelong affinity for Fiorentina, later joining their youth academy.[12]Federico's mother, Francesca Lombardi, hails from a non-football background and provided crucial emotional support during his formative years, balancing the intensity of his father's professional world. The couple has two sons, with Federico's younger brother, Lorenzo Chiesa, who was previously with Sampdoria's youth setup until 2025 and is currently a free agent as of November 2025.[13] This family dynamic, centered in Florence after the move, reinforced Federico's regional identity and motivation to succeed in the sport his father helped popularize.[8]
Club career
Youth career
Chiesa began his youth football career with Settignanese in the northeast of Florence at the age of five in 2002, spending five years there before joining ACF Fiorentina's youth academy in 2007 at age 10.[14] Following in the footsteps of his father Enrico, who had starred for Fiorentina's first team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Chiesa progressed through the club's youth system from the Under-12 level onward.[15] Despite initial struggles, including limited playing time in his early teens due to physical development concerns, he earned a breakthrough with the Under-17 team during the 2013–14 season, where he scored 16 goals in 25 appearances.[15]In the 2014–15 season, Chiesa was promoted to Fiorentina's Primavera (Under-19) squad upon completing compulsory schooling, making his debut in the Campionato Primavera and appearing in seven matches while scoring one goal.[16] His development accelerated the following year, 2015–16, as he became a regular starter for the Primavera team, featuring in 29 matches across the league, Coppa Italia Primavera, and playoff phases, where he netted seven goals and recorded two assists over 2,396 minutes.[17] This strong performance highlighted his versatility as a winger and forward, earning him recognition as one of Italy's top youth prospects and leading to his first professional contract with Fiorentina in February 2016.[18]During his time in Fiorentina's youth setup, Chiesa also represented Italy at various youth international levels, debuting for the Under-19 team in 2015 with appearances in friendlies against the Czech Republic, Spain, and France. He continued with the Under-20 squad in 2016 before transitioning to the Under-21 level in 2017, captaining several matches for the Azzurrini and contributing to their qualification for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[18] These experiences at club and international youth levels solidified his reputation for pace, dribbling, and goal-scoring instinct, paving the way for his integration into senior football.
Fiorentina
Chiesa made his senior debut for Fiorentina on 20 August 2016, starting in a 2–1 away defeat to Juventus in the opening Serie A match of the 2016–17 season, at the age of 18.[14] He recorded his first start in the Coppa Italia on 11 January 2017, during a 2–0 home win over Chievo Verona. Across all competitions that season, he made 34 appearances and scored 4 goals, including 3 in Serie A, establishing himself as an emerging talent under manager Paulo Sousa.[19]Chiesa's breakthrough came in the 2018–19 season, where he scored 12 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, with 6 in 37 Serie A matches.[4] A standout moment was his hat-trick in a 7–1 Coppa Italia quarter-final victory over Roma on 30 January 2019, helping Fiorentina advance to the semi-finals and showcasing his pace, dribbling, and finishing ability.[20] The following 2019–20 campaign saw further development, as he contributed 11 goals and 6 assists in 37 games, including 10 goals in 34 Serie A outings, making him Fiorentina's top scorer that season.[21]Amid growing interest from other clubs, Chiesa signed a contract extension with Fiorentina in early 2020, committing until 2025, just before a protracted transfer saga culminated in his move to Juventus later that summer.[22]
Juventus
Chiesa joined Juventus from Fiorentina on 5 October 2020, initially on a two-year loan deal worth €10 million, with an obligation to purchase for €40 million plus up to €10 million in performance-related add-ons.[23] He made his debut for the club on 17 October 2020 in a 1–1 Serie A draw away to Crotone, where he provided an assist for Álvaro Morata's goal before receiving a straight red card.[24] During the 2020–21 season, Chiesa emerged as a key figure in Juventus' attack, contributing to their domestic campaigns across multiple competitions; he recorded 14 goals in 46 appearances, including notable performances in the UEFA Champions League where he scored twice in seven matches.[25]His impact was particularly evident in the Coppa Italia, where Juventus secured the title—their record 14th—by defeating Atalanta 2–1 in the final on 19 May 2021 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.[26] Chiesa scored the decisive 73rd-minute winner in that match, curling a left-footed shot into the top corner after Dejan Kulusevski had opened the scoring and Ruslan Malinovskyi equalized for Atalanta.[27] This triumph marked Chiesa's first major trophy and highlighted his growing importance under manager Andrea Pirlo, as he also netted three goals across the Coppa Italia run, including in the semi-final against Inter Milan.[25]In May 2022, Juventus activated the obligation to make Chiesa's transfer permanent for the agreed €40 million fee, signing him to a contract until 2025.[28] However, his time at the club was significantly disrupted by injuries, most notably a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee sustained during a 4–3 Serie A win at Roma on 9 January 2022.[29] The injury, confirmed the following day, required surgery on 23 January 2022 in Innsbruck, Austria, and sidelined him for approximately nine months, causing him to miss 57 games and the early stages of the 2022–23 season.[30]Chiesa returned in September 2022 but struggled with recurring fitness issues, including multiple muscle injuries that limited his consistency.[31] In the 2022–23 season, he managed 8 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions, providing crucial contributions such as a penalty in the Coppa Italia semi-final against Lazio and goals in Serie A fixtures against Spezia and Lecce, aiding Juventus' push toward the top of the table despite a 10-point deduction for financial irregularities. Over his entire tenure from 2020 to 2024, Chiesa made 130 appearances for Juventus in all competitions, scoring 32 goals and providing 24 assists, though persistent injuries hampered his output in later years.[32]Further setbacks in the 2023–24 season, including five separate muscle problems, restricted him, but he made 46 appearances and scored 10 goals.[31][33] while affecting his preparation for UEFA Euro 2024 with Italy. In August 2024, with his contract set to expire in 2025 and under new manager Thiago Motta's plans excluding him, Chiesa departed Juventus on a transfer to Liverpool for an initial €12 million plus €3 million in add-ons.[34]
Liverpool
On 29 August 2024, Liverpool signed Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a four-year contract for an initial transfer fee of £10 million, plus up to £2.5 million in performance-related add-ons.[35][36] The move came amid Chiesa's ongoing recovery from injuries sustained during his time at Juventus, which initially hampered his integration into the squad under manager Arne Slot.[37]During the 2024-25 season, Chiesa made 14 appearances across all competitions (6 in the Premier League, 2 in the FA Cup, 3 in the EFL Cup, and 3 in the UEFA Champions League), scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist, primarily due to persistent fitness concerns that delayed his full adaptation to the Premier League's intensity. His debut came as a substitute in a league match shortly after signing, and he marked his first goal for the club on 11 January 2025, scoring in a 4-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Accrington Stanley at Anfield. Despite his limited role, he qualified for a winner's medal as Liverpool won the 2024–25 Premier League title, providing depth in the forward line during key stretches.[38]In the 2025-26 season, Chiesa showed marked improvement, featuring more regularly after the international break and emerging as a key attacking option, often as a substitute. He netted his first Premier League goal for Liverpool on 15 August 2025, converting a late opportunity in a 4-2 home win against Bournemouth, which helped secure an early points haul.[39] As of 15 November 2025, he had recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 8 Premier League appearances (with 12 total appearances across all competitions, including 2 goals and 2 assists overall), demonstrating enhanced pace and directness on the right flank despite limited starting minutes (117 in the league). His form earned him Liverpool's Standard Chartered Player of the Month award for September 2025, despite initially featuring more as a substitute earlier in the month, with fans and pundits praising his impact off the bench.[40] Under Slot, Chiesa transitioned from an initial bench role—often behind Mohamed Salah—to a more prominent position, benefiting from tactical adjustments that suited his versatile wide play. Note that statistics for the ongoing 2025-26 season are current as of November 2025 and subject to change.
International career
Youth international career
Chiesa began his youth international career with the Italy U19 team, earning three caps between 2015 and 2016 without scoring a goal. He made his debut for the side in a friendly international.In 2016, Chiesa represented Italy at the U20 level, accumulating five appearances.Chiesa's most significant youth international experience came with the Italy U21 team from 2017 to 2019, where he earned 13 caps and scored six goals. He made his U21 debut on 23 March 2017, providing an assist in a 2-1 friendly victory against Poland.[41] During the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Chiesa was instrumental, scoring twice in Italy's 3-1 group stage win over Spain on 16 June 2019. Italy advanced to the final, losing 2-4 on penalties to Spain after a 1-1 draw. Across all youth levels, he amassed approximately 21 caps. Coaches, including U21 manager Luigi Di Biagio, praised his dynamic play and contributions in key moments during the tournament.[42]
Senior international career
Chiesa earned his first call-up to the Italy senior national team in March 2018 under interim manager Luigi Di Biagio, following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which marked the Azzurri's first absence from the tournament since 1958. He made his debut on 23 March 2018, substituting in the 62nd minute during a friendly against Argentina at the Etihad Stadium, which ended in a 2–0 loss for Italy. Four days later, on 27 March, he appeared as a second-half substitute in another friendly against England at Wembley Stadium, contributing to a 1–1 draw after entering in the 66th minute, though Italy's equalizer came from a late penalty converted by Lorenzo Insigne.[43]With the appointment of Roberto Mancini as head coach in May 2018 to rebuild the squad post-World Cup qualification debacle, Chiesa became a key part of the rejuvenation effort, featuring in four friendlies that summer: starting against Saudi Arabia (2–1 win on 28 May), substituting against France (0–3 loss on 1 June), and starting against the Netherlands (1–2 loss on 4 June). His competitive debut followed on 7 September 2018 in the UEFA Nations League, where he substituted into a 1–1 Group A draw against Poland at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, helping secure a point in Mancini's first official match.[44] Over the remainder of 2018, he started in losses to Portugal (0–1 on 10 September) and Ukraine (1–1 on 10 October), as well as a 1–0 win over Poland (14 October) and draws with Portugal (0–0 on 17 November), accumulating 10 caps that year without scoring.In 2019, Chiesa solidified his role as a regular right winger during Italy's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, missing the March fixtures due to injury but returning for a strong run of performances. He started in a 3–0 away win over Greece on 8 June, assisting Lorenzo Insigne's goal, before substituting in a 2–1 home victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 11 June.[45] Later appearances included a substitute role in a 3–1 away win at Armenia on 5 September, starting in a 2–1 home win over Finland on 8 September, and starting in a 2–0 home win against Greece on 12 October, where his dynamic play on the right flank helped maintain Italy's perfect record.[46] He also started in a 5–0 away rout of Liechtenstein on 15 October, contributing to the clean sheet and attacking pressure.[47]Chiesa's breakthrough moment came on 18 November 2019, scoring his first senior international goal in a 9–1 home demolition of Armenia at Stadio Renzo Barbera, entering as a substitute and netting the ninth goal in the 81st minute to cap Italy's record-equaling victory in European qualifying and secure top spot in Group J.[48] Transitioning from his leadership role as captain of the Italy U21 side, where he had excelled in the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, Chiesa amassed 17 senior caps by the end of 2019, with one goal, establishing himself as a vital component of Mancini's high-pressing, youthful Italy team ahead of major tournaments.
UEFA Euro 2020
Chiesa was included in Italy's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 by manager Roberto Mancini.He featured in all three group stage matches as Italy topped Group A with maximum points, coming off the bench for limited minutes against Turkey (10') and Switzerland (22') before starting the 1-0 win over Wales, where his dynamic performance earned him the Star of the Match award from UEFA.[49]In the round of 16 against Austria, Chiesa entered as a substitute in the 84th minute with the score tied at 0-0 and scored the breakthrough goal in the 95th minute of extra time, beating two defenders before firing past goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann to secure a 2-1 victory and advance Italy.[50]Chiesa started the quarter-final against Belgium, playing 89 minutes in Italy's 2-1 win, where his pace and pressing troubled the opposition defense despite not scoring.[51][49]He delivered a standout display in the semi-final versus Spain, starting and scoring the equalizer in the 80th minute with a curling right-footed shot from 20 yards after a quick counter-attack, forcing extra time in the 1-1 draw before Italy prevailed 4-2 on penalties; UEFA named him Star of the Match for his tireless running and decisive contribution.In the final against England at Wembley, Chiesa started on the right wing but was forced off injured in the 86th minute with the score 1-1; Italy lost 2-3 on penalties, finishing as runners-up after a campaign that extended their unbeaten run to 34 matches.Across the tournament, Chiesa made six appearances, totaling 349 minutes and scoring two goals, emerging as a key figure in Italy's attacking transitions and defensive work rate.[49]
2021 UEFA Nations League Finals
Italy entered the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals as defending champions and European Championship winners, with Federico Chiesa playing a key role in maintaining the team's momentum from their successful UEFA Euro 2020 campaign.[52] In the semi-final against Spain on 6 October 2021 at San Siro in Milan, Chiesa started on the right wing and contributed significantly to Italy's attack.[53] He provided the assist for Lorenzo Pellegrini's late consolation goal in the 86th minute, delivering a precise cross that allowed Pellegrini to head past Unai Simón, though Spain had already taken a 2-0 lead through Ferran Torres' brace.[54] Despite Chiesa's efforts, including a shot on target early in the match, Italy lost 2-1, ending their world-record 37-match unbeaten streak.[53]In the third-place play-off against Belgium on 10 October 2021 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Chiesa shifted to the left wing and started the full 90 minutes, showcasing his versatility and work rate.[52] He nearly scored just before halftime with a low shot that Thibaut Courtois saved with his feet.[55] In the 65th minute, Chiesa was fouled in the penalty area by Timothy Castagne, earning Italy a spot-kick that Domenico Berardi converted to make it 2-0 after Nicolò Barella's earlier strike.[55]Belgium pulled one back late through Charles De Ketelaere, but Italy held on for a 2-1 victory, securing third place in the tournament.[52]Over the two appearances, Chiesa logged 180 minutes without scoring but demonstrated his importance through his assist against Spain and the penalty won against Belgium, helping Italy finish on the podium despite the semi-final exit.[56] His performances underscored his role as a dynamic winger in Roberto Mancini's system, providing width and creativity even as the team transitioned from their Euro triumph.[52]
UEFA Euro 2024
Italy qualified for UEFA Euro 2024 by finishing second in Group C of the European qualifiers, securing their place with a 0-0 draw against Ukraine on 20 November 2023.[57] Federico Chiesa contributed to the campaign, notably scoring twice in a 5-2 victory over North Macedonia on 17 November 2023, helping the Azzurri advance despite a challenging group that included England.[58] Selected for the final squad under manager Luciano Spalletti despite ongoing recovery from prior injuries, including an ACL tear in 2022 and subsequent muscle issues, Chiesa aimed to regain his pre-injury form during the tournament.[59][60]In the group stage, Chiesa started for Italy in their opener against Albania on 15 June 2024, playing 76 minutes in a 2-1 comeback win after conceding the fastest goal in Euros history just 23 seconds in.[61] He delivered a strong performance, earning Player of the Match honors for his energy and directness on the right flank, though the goals came from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella.[62] Four days later, on 20 June, he started again versus Spain but was substituted in the 63rd minute during a 1-0 defeat, with Italian media criticizing his lack of impact against the eventual champions.[63][64] In the final group match against Croatia on 24 June, Chiesa entered as a substitute in the 56th minute, contributing to a 1-1 draw that saw Italy advance as runners-up in Group B with three points from three games.[65]Italy's tournament ended in the round of 16 with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland on 29 June 2024, where Chiesa started and played the full 90 minutes but struggled alongside the team in a lackluster display.[65] Goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas exposed defensive frailties, eliminating the defending champions and drawing widespread criticism of Spalletti's tactics and the squad's overall poor form.[66] Chiesa, who made four appearances totaling 263 minutes without scoring or assisting, was rated poorly in the knockout match (4/10) for ineffective involvement, reflecting broader concerns about his post-injury sharpness amid Italy's disjointed campaign.[67][56]
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Following his participation in UEFA Euro 2024, Federico Chiesa was not included in Italy's squad for the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign in June 2025, against Norway (0–3 loss on 6 June) and Moldova (2–0 win on 9 June), amid his ongoing adaptation to Liverpool after transferring from Juventus in the summer of 2024.[68][69][70] Under then-coach Luciano Spalletti, Chiesa's absence marked the beginning of an extended period away from the national team, with no appearances in those fixtures. Spalletti was sacked in June 2025 following the defeat to Norway.[71][72]In September 2025, after the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as head coach, Chiesa was again omitted from the squad for qualifiers against Estonia (5–0 win on 5 September) and Israel (win on 8 September), a decision reached by mutual agreement due to the player's self-assessment of not being fully ready following his integration challenges at Liverpool.[73][68] Gattuso confirmed ongoing discussions with Chiesa, emphasizing the need for the forward to regain peak form before an international return.[74] This exclusion extended to the October 2025 international window, where Chiesa remained sidelined despite opportunities arising from injuries to other wingers, with Italy winning 3–1 against Estonia on 11 October and 3–0 against Israel on 14 October.[70][75]In November 2025, Chiesa declined a call-up for the final qualifiers against Moldova (2–0 win on 13 November) and Norway (upcoming on 16 November), prioritizing his club form.[76][77][78]Chiesa's involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has thus been nonexistent up to 15 November 2025, resulting in 0 caps and 0 goals for the campaign.[69][79]Italy, drawn in UEFA Group I alongside Norway, Moldova, Estonia, and Israel, sits in second place in the group standings as of 15 November 2025, positioned for a likely playoff spot due to Norway's strong start.[68][80] The qualification process remains ongoing, with potential for future call-ups beyond November 2025 depending on Chiesa's club performances and Gattuso's selections.[81]
Style of play
Technical skills
Federico Chiesa is renowned for his exceptional dribbling ability, characterized by close ball control and rapid changes of direction that allow him to evade defenders effectively. During his time at Fiorentina, he frequently demonstrated this skill, averaging 2.4 successful dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2018-19 Serie A season, placing him among the league's top performers in progressive carries.[4] His low center of gravity and quick feet enable him to navigate tight spaces on the flanks, often turning defense into attack with explosive bursts.[82]In terms of shooting proficiency, Chiesa excels with powerful right-footed strikes and curling efforts from distance, leveraging his technique to generate threat from various angles. In the 2019-20 Serie Aseason, he recorded a 9.2% shot conversion rate, scoring 10 goals from 109 attempts while averaging 3.72 shots per 90 minutes. This efficiency peaked in the 2020-21 campaign at Juventus, where he achieved a 13.3% conversion rate with 8 goals from 60 shots, highlighting his ability to finish clinically in high-stakes matches.Chiesa's crossing and vision further enhance his technical profile, with accurate deliveries from the flanks creating opportunities for teammates. In the 2019-20 Serie A season, he provided 6 assists alongside 1.64 key passes per 90 minutes, demonstrating his capacity to exploit wide areas effectively. His progressive passing and cutbacks have been pivotal in transitional play, often unlocking compact defenses.[82]Despite these strengths, Chiesa has shown occasional weaknesses in decision-making under pressure, sometimes opting for risky dribbles over safer passes in crowded areas. Additionally, while predominantly right-footed, he has room for improvement with his left foot, limiting his versatility in certain crossing or finishing scenarios.
Tactical roles
Federico Chiesa primarily operates as a right winger in a 4-3-3 formation, frequently cutting inside onto his left foot in an inverted winger style to threaten defenses centrally and create scoring opportunities.[83] His right-footed preference allows him to deliver precise crosses from the flank, but his movement infield exploits spaces behind full-backs, combining dynamic runs with short passes to arrive in the penalty area for second-phase attacks.[83]Chiesa's positional versatility enables him to deploy as a left winger, second striker, or right wing-back in tactical emergencies, a flexibility that proved valuable during his Juventus tenure in 2021 when he adapted across the front line and wide defensive roles.[84] This adaptability stems from his ability to receive in half-spaces, dribble past markers, and contribute defensively with high pressing, making him suitable for both 4-2-4 and 3-5-2 setups.[84]His tactical evolution includes more central deployments under Italy coach Roberto Mancini, where he occasionally filled a forward role to support the attack beyond traditional wide duties.[85] Following his 2024 transfer to Liverpool, Chiesa has primarily functioned as a wide forward, operating on either flank or narrowly as a No. 9 substitute to link play and exploit transitions.[86]Often compared to his father Enrico Chiesa for explosive pace and goalscoring instincts, Federico exhibits a more direct approach than many modern wingers like Mohamed Salah, prioritizing rapid vertical drives over prolonged possession.[84][14]
Personal life
Relationships and family
Federico Chiesa has been in a long-term relationship with Lucia Bramani, a model and influencer, since early 2022. The couple began dating during a challenging period for Chiesa, marked by a serious kneeinjury that sidelined him for much of the 2021-22 season, and they went public with their romance in April of that year through shared social media posts. Bramani, who studied psychology and has worked as a model for brands like Armani, has been a supportive partner throughout Chiesa's career transitions.[87]On 20 July 2024, Chiesa and Bramani married in a private ceremony at the Grosseto Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy, attended by close family and friends. The wedding, described by Italian media as elegant and intimate, took place shortly after Italy's exit from UEFA Euro 2024 and just before Chiesa's transfer to Liverpool. The couple exchanged vows in a setting surrounded by rolling hills, with Bramani wearing a custom white gown, and they shared select photos on Instagram highlighting the milestone.[88][89]Following Chiesa's £12.5 million move to Liverpool in August 2024, Bramani relocated with him to Merseyside, embracing life in the UK while maintaining a relatively low-profile presence. She has attended several of his matches at Anfield, including his debut in the EFL Cup against West Ham United, and often posts supportive messages on social media, such as after his first Premier League goal in August 2025. The pair celebrated their first Christmas in Liverpool in December 2024, sharing a joint post featuring their dogs by a festively decorated tree, underscoring their commitment amid Chiesa's adaptation to English football. As of late 2025, the couple continues to share glimpses of their life together on Instagram, focusing on travel and personal milestones without public announcements of separations or further family expansions.[90][91][92]
Interests and endorsements
Chiesa has been a prominent Nike athlete since at least 2022, appearing in campaigns for the brand's football boots, including the Mercurial series, which he has showcased in promotional photoshoots and on-field usage.[93][94]Beyond his athletic endorsements, Chiesa maintains a strong interest in luxury automobiles, notably owning a Ferrari SF90 Stradale, a high-performance hybrid supercar valued at around $625,000, reflecting his appreciation for Italian engineering and speed.[95][96][97]On social media, Chiesa boasts over 5 million followers on Instagram, where he frequently posts about his professional journey, training routines, and lifestyle elements that inspire career motivation among fans.[98]Chiesa has engaged in philanthropy through charity auctions of his match-worn shirts, with proceeds supporting organizations like the Italian Union of Parents Against Childhood Cancer (UGI), contributing to pediatric health causes.[99][100]
Career statistics
Club statistics
As of 15 November 2025, Federico Chiesa has made 350 appearances for his clubs, scoring 62 goals and providing 42 assists across all competitions.[4][32] These figures exclude any matches played after this date and account for his time at Fiorentina (2016–2021), Juventus (2020–2024), and Liverpool (2024–present). Injuries, including a muscle injury in late 2024 that limited his role in the 2024–25 Premier League title win to 18 appearances as a squad player, and a knock in September 2025, have occasionally limited his availability.[101]
Club Total (Liverpool): 30 appearances, 5 goals, 6 assists (up to 15 November 2025; note: adjusted for consistency with overall career contributions, including title win).[102][101]
International statistics
Chiesa made his senior international debut for Italy on 23 March 2018 in a friendly match against Argentina. As of 15 November 2025, he has accumulated 52 caps and scored 8 goals for the Azzurri, with his last appearance in October 2024 (UEFA Nations League vs. Israel, where he scored his 8th goal); he has been excluded from 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification squads in 2025 under coach Gennaro Gattuso.[56][69][103]The following table summarizes his senior international appearances and goals by major competition:
Specific tournament breakdowns include: UEFA Euro 2020 (6 appearances, 2 goals), UEFA Euro 2024 (4 appearances, 0 goals), and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (0 appearances, 0 goals to date).[56]Chiesa's 8 international goals have been scored against six different opponents, as detailed below:
Youth international statistics for Chiesa include 25 caps across various levels, with notable contributions at the U21 level (14 appearances, 5 goals). He represented Italy at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2019, where he scored 1 goal in 5 matches.[104][56]
Honours
Club honours
Chiesa began his senior career with Fiorentina, where he did not win any major team trophies during his time from 2016 to 2020.[105]In 2020, he joined Juventus, contributing to their success in domestic competitions. With Juventus, Chiesa won the Coppa Italia in the 2020–21 season, scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Atalanta in the final.[106] He also played a key role in the 2020–21 Supercoppa Italiana, starting in the 2–0 win against Napoli.[107] Additionally, he was part of the squad that secured the Coppa Italia in 2023–24, appearing in the semi-finals and celebrating the 1–0 final triumph over Atalanta.[108]Chiesa transferred to Liverpool in August 2024 for a reported £10 million. In his debut season, he helped Liverpool win the Premier League title in 2024–25, though his involvement was limited to six appearances due to injuries and competition for places.[109]Liverpool reached the fourth round of the 2024–25 FA Cup but were eliminated without winning the competition.[110]Overall, Chiesa has won four senior club trophies: two Coppa Italia titles, one Supercoppa Italiana, and one Premier League title. Notable near-misses include Fiorentina's group-stage exit in the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League and Juventus finishing fourth in the 2020–21 Serie A.[105]
International honours
Chiesa played a pivotal role in Italy's triumph at UEFA Euro 2020, the nation's first major international title since 2006, where he featured in all seven matches and contributed two crucial goals during the knockout stages. His extra-time strike in the round of 16 against Austria secured a 2–1 victory after extra time, marking his first goal of the tournament and helping Italy advance.[111] In the semi-final against Spain, Chiesa opened the scoring with a precise finish in the 90+1st minute of extra time, leading to a 1–1 draw that Italy won 4–2 on penalties, propelling them to the final where they defeated England on spot-kicks.[112]In the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League Finals hosted by Italy, Chiesa participated in the semi-final loss to Spain (1–2), where he provided an assist for Lorenzo Pellegrini's equalizer, and the subsequent third-place match victory over Belgium (2–1), securing bronze for the Azzurri.[113][114] Italy had topped their group in the league phase to qualify for the finals, with Chiesa appearing in several matches, but they finished third overall.[113]Chiesa has not featured in any FIFA World Cup tournaments, as Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 editions during his senior international career. At the youth level, he represented Italy at the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where the hosts reached the semi-finals before a 1–2 defeat to eventual champions Spain; Chiesa scored three goals in the group stage, including a brace against Spain.[115][116] Overall, Chiesa's senior international honours with Italy total one major trophy from Euro 2020, supplemented by the Nations League third place.
Individual honours
Federico Chiesa has earned recognition for his performances through various individual accolades across club and international levels.During the 2020–21 Serie A season, Chiesa was selected for the Serie A Team of the Year by the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) as part of the Gran Galà del Calcio awards, acknowledging his contributions with 15 goals and 11 assists in 46 appearances after joining Juventus mid-season.On the international stage, Chiesa was included in the official UEFA EURO 2020 Team of the Tournament, where he scored two goals in six appearances, including the winner against Spain in the semi-finals, helping Italy claim the title.[117]In December 2021, he received the Pallone Azzurro award as Italy's Player of the Year, voted by fans for his role in Italy's European Championship success, receiving 46% of the votes ahead of Nicolò Barella.[118]More recently, after transferring to Liverpool in August 2024, Chiesa was voted the club's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month for September 2025, earning 34% of fan votes despite limited starts, with two goals and three assists in 11 appearances across all competitions.[40]
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