Name: Leonardo Spinazzola

• Full name: Leonardo Spinazzola
• Date of birth: 25 March 1993
• Place of birth: Foligno, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Left wing-back / Left-back
• Foot: Left
• Current club (as of last update): AS Roma
• Squad number: 37

Career summary:

• Product of the Juventus youth system; spent early senior years on loan at several Serie B and Serie C clubs (Empoli, Lanciano, Siena, Atalanta, Vicenza, Perugia).
• Made breakthrough with a successful loan stint at Atalanta (2016–2017) where his attacking intensity and crossing from the left flank gained attention.
• Moved to AS Roma permanently in 2019 (initially on loan with obligation/option arrangements beforehand), becoming a key attacking full-back/wing-back in Roma’s system under coaches emphasizing wide play.
• Integral member of the Italy national team’s run to victory at UEFA Euro 2020 (played in the tournament, key contributor before suffering an ACL injury in the semi-final). Awarded a spot on the Team of the Tournament and widely praised for his attacking contribution and wing-back play.

Playing style and strengths:

• Dynamic attacking full-back/wing-back with excellent stamina and overlapping runs.
• Strong delivery and crossing ability; contributes assists and creates chances from wide positions.
• Good pace and dribbling for a defender; capable of taking on opponents in one-on-one situations.
• Defensive work-rate has improved over his career; best used in systems that give license to push high up the flank.

Notable achievements:

• UEFA European Championship winner with Italy — UEFA Euro 2020.
• Named in UEFA Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament.
• Established reputation as one of Europe’s most effective attacking wing-backs during peak seasons with Atalanta and Roma.

Injury note: Suffered a significant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Euro 2020 semi-final. Has since had periods of recovery and rehabilitation; injuries have intermittently affected availability.

Career statistics (selected, approximate as of mid-2024):

• Club appearances: 250+ (across all clubs and competitions)
• Club goals: ~20
• Italy caps: 30–40
• Italy goals: 1–2

Clubs (senior - selected):

• Juventus (parent club early career)
• Empoli (loan)
• Virtus Lanciano (loan)
• Siena (loan)
• Atalanta (loan)
• Perugia (loan)
• AS Roma

Summary: Leonardo Spinazzola is an Italian left-sided defender renowned for his attacking output and role as a wing-back. A Euro 2020 winner with Italy, he became a key figure for AS Roma when fit, offering pace, crossing, and end-to-end energy on the left flank.