Luca Lipani

Luca Lipani (born 18 May 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Genoa.

Luca Lipani
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-05-18) 18 May 2005
Place of birth Genoa, Italy
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Genoa
Number 35
Youth career
2013–2023 Genoa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Genoa 2 (0)
International career‡
2019 Italy U15 3 (0)
2021–2022 Italy U17 18 (2)
2022– Italy U18 1 (0)
2022– Italy U19 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Genoa,[1] Lipani joined the eponymous team's youth sector in 2013, aged eight.[2] Having come through the club's youth ranks, he started playing for the under-19 squad during the 2021–22 season.[1][3]

Since the start of 2022–23 season, the midfielder started training with the first team, under head coach Alexander Blessin, before being regularly included in senior match-day squads by new manager Alberto Gilardino.[1][3] In December 2022, he renewed his professional contract with Genoa, with the length remaining undisclosed.[2]

On 25 February 2023, Lipani made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for Milan Badelj at the 85th minute of a Serie B match against SPAL: in the same occasion, he served an assist for Eddie Salcedo, whose goal settled up the game's final score for a 3–0 win.[3][4][5] At the end of the campaign, he was involved in a double promotion, as Genoa's first team returned to Serie A after just one year,[6] while the Primavera squad gained automatic promotion back to the Campionato Primavera 1.[6][7]

International career

Lipani has represented Italy at various youth international levels, having played for the under-15,[8] under-17,[9][10] under-18 and under-19 national teams.[11] He also wore the captain armband for the under-17 national team.[9][10]

In May 2022, he was included in the Italian squad that took part in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel:[12] during the tournament, he scored a goal,[10] as the Azzurrini were eventually eliminated by the Netherlands (2–1) in the quarter-finals.[10]

In December of the same year, he took part in a training camp with the staff of the Italian senior national team, under manager Roberto Mancini.[1][13]

In May 2023, he was included by head coach Carmine Nunziata in the Italian squad that took part in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.[14]

Style of play

Lipani is a right-footed holding midfielder,[1][3][4] who excels in winning the ball during the defensive phase, as well as creating chances for his team-mates, thanks to his technical skills.[1][3] Despite mainly playing in a defensive role, he has also been regarded for his goal contributions, thanks to his shooting abilities.[1][3]

He has cited Milan Badelj as a source of inspiration.[1][4]

Career statistics
As of match played 15 April 2023[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Coppa Italia Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Genoa 2022–23 Serie B 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 2 0

    References
    1. Moscatelli, Federico (20 December 2022). "[FOCUS] - Luca Lipani: il centrocampista che ha stregato Gila". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    2. Signorelli, Giordano (1 December 2022). "Lipani prolunga con il Genoa". Calcio Genoa (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    3. Dello Russo, Sofia (28 February 2023). "Luca Lipani, dalle giovanili all'esordio in Prima Squadra". La Giovane Italia News (in Italian). Retrieved 1 March 2023.
    4. Moscatelli, Federico (25 February 2023). "Genoa, esordio con assist per Luca Lipani". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    5. Manfredini, Stefano (25 February 2023). "Genoa Spal 3-0: biancoazzurri affondati nel finale". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    6. Gravina, Carlo (6 May 2023). "Il Genoa sconfigge l'Ascoli 2-1 e vola in serie A. La gioia dei tifosi in piazza De Ferrari". Il Secolo XIX (in Italian). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
    7. Andreuccetti, Gianluca (9 May 2023). "[FOCUS] - Genoa, è di nuovo Primavera 1: la stagione perfetta dei ragazzi di Agostini". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
    8. "Gli Azzurrini battono la Spagna e vincono il Torneo UEFA dell'Algarve". FIGC (in Italian). 25 November 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    9. "Qualificazioni europee. Terza vittoria per l'Italia: 3-0 alla Scozia e primato in classifica. Corradi: "Volevamo vincerle tutte"". FIGC (in Italian). 2 November 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    10. "L'Olanda vince di misura. L'Italia lotta ma è fuori dagli Europei". FIGC (in Italian). 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    11. "Gol vittoria di Vignato allo scadere, Azzurrini terzi nel girone ma c'è ancora una speranza di passare il turno". FIGC (in Italian). 27 September 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    12. "In Israele per l'Europeo, ecco i 20 convocati di Corradi. Tutte le partite dell'Italia in diretta sulla Rai". FIGC (in Italian). 12 May 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    13. "Stage a Coverciano dal 20 al 22 dicembre, convocati due gruppi di calciatori di interesse nazionale". FIGC (in Italian). 15 December 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
    14. "Ufficializzata la lista dei 21 convocati per il Mondiale in Argentina" (in Italian). FIGC. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
    15. Luca Lipani at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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