Enrico Brignola

Basic information

• Full name: Enrico Brignola
• Date of birth: February 8, 1999
• Place of birth: Maglie, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Winger / Forward (primarily right winger)
• Preferred foot: Right

Career summary (highlights)

• Trained in the youth system of Benevento, where he made his professional breakthrough.
• Made his Serie B debut with Benevento and helped the club achieve promotion to Serie A for the 2017–18 season.
• Made several appearances in Serie A with Benevento during the 2017–18 season, drawing attention for his pace and dribbling.
• Transferred to Sassuolo in 2019 but spent time on several loans to gain playing time, including spells at Livorno, SPAL, Frosinone, and others.
• Played for SPAL on loan (2020–2021 season), featuring in Serie B matches for the club.
• Represented Italy at youth international levels, including Italy U17, U18, U19 and U21 teams.

Style of play

• Known for exceptional pace and agility on the flank.
• Good dribbling ability and willingness to take on defenders in one-on-one situations.
• Provides width, direct runs behind defenses and can deliver crosses or cut inside to shoot.

Notable attributes & considerations

• Strengths: Speed, acceleration, dribbling, directness in attack.
• Areas often cited for improvement: consistency, end product (goals/assists), physical robustness.

Recent status

• After his loan to SPAL, Brignola continued his career with additional loans and transfers as he sought regular playing time; club affiliations and appearances can change season to season.

Sources: Public match records, club announcements and youth international appearance lists. For the latest club and season statistics, official club sites, league records or up-to-date football databases should be consulted.