Alessandro Quaini (born 17 September 1998) is an Italian professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group C club Catania.

Alessandro Quaini
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-17) 17 September 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Cremona, Italy
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Catania
Number 16
Youth career
0000–2017 Genoa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Genoa 0 (0)
2017–2018Fondi (loan) 28 (0)
2018–2019Pro Piacenza (loan) 4 (0)
2019Renate (loan) 15 (0)
2019–2022 Pisa 13 (0)
2019–2020AlbinoLeffe (loan) 22 (0)
2022Monopoli (loan) 3 (0)
2022–2023 Fiorenzuola 35 (0)
2023– Catania 29 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2024

Club career edit

Genoa edit

Born in Cremona, Quaini was a youth exponent of Genoa.

Loan to Fondi edit

On 16 August 2017, Quaini was signed by Serie C club Fondi on a season-long loan deal. On 2 September he made his professional debut in Serie C for Fondi as a substitute replacing Luca Ricciardi in the 64th minute of a 1–0 home defeat against Monopoli.[1] On 7 October, Quaini played his first entire match for the club, a 1–0 away defeat against Matera.[2] He became Fondi's first-choice early in the season. On 4 November he received his first red card in his career in the 65th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Cosenza.[3] Quaini ended his loan to Fondi with 28 appearances, including 19 as a starter, and 1 assist, however Fondi was relegated in Serie D after a 4–3 defeat on aggregate against Paganese in the Serie C play-out.[4]

Loan to Pro Piacenza and Renate edit

On 21 July 2018, Quaini was loaned to Serie C club Pro Piacenza on a season-long loan deal.[5] On 23 September he made his Serie C debut for Pro Piacenza in a 3–1 away win over Alessandria, he was replaced by Giulio Sanseverino in the 75th minute.[6] On 21 October he played his first entire match for Pro Piacenza, a 1–0 home defeat against Cuneo.[7] He made 2 other appearances for the club, against Albissola and Cuneo. His loan was terminated during the 2018–19 season winter break and Quaini returned to Genoa leaving Pro Piacenza with only 4 appearances, 2 as a starter and 2 as a substitute.[4]

On 26 January 2019, Quani was signed by another Serie C side, Renate, on a 6-month loan deal.[8] On the same day he made his league debut for Renate as a substitute replacing Reno Piscopo in the 77th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Fermana.[9] On 12 February, Quaini played his first match as a starter for the club, a 1–0 away win over Virtus Verona, he was replaced by Giusto Priola in the 89th minute.[10] Three weeks later, on 3 March, he played his first entire match, a 1–0 home defeat against Ravenna.[11] Quaini ended his 6-month loan to Renate with 15 appearances, including 10 as a starter.[4]

Pisa edit

On 24 July 2019, Quaini joined to newly promoted Serie B club Pisa for a free-transfer.[12]

Loan to AlbinoLeffe edit

One day later, Quaini was loaned to Serie C club AlbinoLeffe on a season-long loan deal.[13] On 25 August he made his debut for the club as a substitute replacing Mario Ravasio in the 73rd minute of a 2–1 away win over Pistoiese.[14] On 15 September, Quaini played his first match as a starter for AlbinoLeffe, a 0–0 home draw against Pianese, he was replaced by Simone Canestrelli after 50 minutes.[15] Ten days later, on 25 September, he played his first entire match, a 1–1 home draw against Juventus U23.[16] Quaini ended his season-long loan to AlbinoLeffe with 22 appearances, however he played only 3 entire matches during the season.[4]

Loan to Monopoli edit

On 31 January 2022, Quaini joined Monopoli on loan.[17]

Fiorenzuola edit

On 27 August 2022, Quaini signed a one-season contract with Fiorenzuola.[18]

Catania edit

On 22 August 2023, Quaini joined Catania.[19]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of 16 July 2020
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fondi (loan) 2017–18 Serie C 28 0 0 0 28 0
Pro Piacenza (loan) 2018–19 Serie C 4 0 0 0 4 0
Renate (loan) 2018–19 Serie C 15 0 15 0
AlbinoLeffe (loan) 2019–20 Serie C 22 0 0 0 22 0
Career total 69 0 0 0 69 0

References edit

  1. ^ "Game Report by Soccerway". Soccerway. 2 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Matera vs. Fondi - 7 October 2017 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  3. ^ "Cosenza vs. Fondi - 4 November 2017 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  4. ^ a b c d "Italy - A. Quaini - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  5. ^ "UFFICIALE: Pro Piacenza, comunicato un poker di acquisti - TUTTOmercatoWEB.com". Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  6. ^ "Alessandria vs. Pro Piacenza - 23 September 2018 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  7. ^ "Pro Piacenza vs. Cuneo - 21 October 2018 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
  8. ^ "Ufficiale: Quaini puntella la mediana nerazzurra – A.C. Renate 1947" (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  9. ^ "Fermana vs. Renate - 26 January 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  10. ^ "Virtus Verona vs. Renate - 12 February 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  11. ^ "Renate vs. Ravenna - 3 March 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  12. ^ "UFFICIALE: Pisa, depositato il contratto di Quaini dal Genoa - TUTTOmercatoWEB.com". www.tuttomercatoweb.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  13. ^ "UFFICIALE: Pisa, Quaini ceduto in prestito all'AlbinoLeffe - TUTTOmercatoWEB.com". www.tuttomercatoweb.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  14. ^ "Pistoiese vs. AlbinoLeffe - 25 August 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  15. ^ "AlbinoLeffe vs. Pianese - 15 September 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  16. ^ "AlbinoLeffe vs. Juventus II - 25 September 2019 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  17. ^ "ALESSANDRO QUAINI É UN NUOVO CALCIATORE DEL MONOPOLI" (Press release) (in Italian). Monopoli. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  18. ^ "COMUNICATO UFFICIALE: ALESSANDRO QUAINI" (in Italian). Fiorenzuola. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Alessandro Quaini from Fiorenzuola to Catania". Catania. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.

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