Leonardo Pavoletti

• Full name: Leonardo Pavoletti
• Date of birth: June 26, 1988
• Place of birth: Livorno, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Centre forward / Striker
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Foot: Right

Notable clubs (selected)

• Livorno (youth / early career)
• Reggiana
• Viareggio
• Juve Stabia
• Varese
• Virtus Lanciano (loan)
• Grosseto
• Cagliari (2015–2019, loan earlier in career not applicable)
• Napoli (2019–2021)
• Genoa (2021–2022)
• Monza (loan 2022)
• Return to Cagliari (signed 2023 — note: verify season-by-season moves for latest)

Career highlights and style

• Known as a traditional target-man striker with strong aerial ability and excellent heading skills.
• Noted for physical presence, hold-up play, and goal-poaching inside the box.
• Had a prolific 2016–17 season with Cagliari in Serie A, scoring a high number of league goals and helping the club retain top-flight status.
• Represented Italy senior national team, earning his first call-ups in 2017 and scoring for the national side.

Injuries

• Pavoletti’s career has been affected at times by knee injuries and other muscular issues, which have limited appearances in some seasons.

Notes

• Statistics (appearances, goals) and current club status change over time; consult an up-to-date source for the latest season stats and club affiliation.