Cristiano Biraghi (born 24 February 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who primarily plays as a left-back.
- Full name: Cristiano Biraghi
- Date of birth: 24 February 1992
- Place of birth: Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Primary position: Left-back (can also play as a left wing-back)
Club career (high level):
- Product of the Inter Milan youth system; made senior debut with Inter but spent several seasons on loan (including to Pro Sesto, Juve Stabia, Cittadella, and Crotone).
- Moved to Udinese and travelled on loan to Pescara.
- Joined Fiorentina in 2017 (initially on loan, then permanent). At Fiorentina he established himself as a first-choice left-back, known for good crossing, set-piece delivery and attacking support from the flank.
- Spent a loan spell at Internazionale (briefly) and returned to Fiorentina where he has been a key player and occasional captain in later seasons.
International career:
- Represented Italy at various youth levels and made his senior Italy debut in 2018.
- Called up regularly in the national-team pool for qualifiers and friendlies, contributing as a modern attacking full-back.
Playing style and strengths:
- Offensive full-back with good crossing and set-piece ability.
- Solid tactical awareness and work-rate defensively; effective at overlapping and combining with wingers.
- Valuable for teams that play with wing-backs or require full-backs who contribute in attack.
Honours & notes:
- Has not won major international trophies with Italy; club honours are limited. Known more for consistent club performances, leadership qualities and longevity at Fiorentina.
- Wears shirt number that has varied by season at Fiorentina; frequently selected as a regular starter when fit.