Leonardo Candellone Explained

Leonardo Candellone
Birth Date:15 September 1997
Birth Place:Turin, Italy
Height:1.86 m
Position:Punta centrale
Currentclub:Juve Stabia
Clubnumber:27
Youthclubs1:Pertusa Biglieri
Youthyears2:2011–2016
Youthclubs2:Torino
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Torino
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Gubbio (loan)
Caps2:34
Goals2:6
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Ternana (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Südtirol (loan)
Caps4:19
Goals4:5
Years5:2018–2020
Clubs5:Pordenone (loan)
Caps5:64
Goals5:11
Years6:2020–2023
Clubs6:Napoli
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Bari (loan)
Caps7:28
Goals7:1
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Südtirol (loan)
Caps8:15
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2023
Clubs9:Pordenone (loan)
Caps9:35
Goals9:8
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Juve Stabia
Caps10:34
Goals10:10
Pcupdate:5 May 2024

Leonardo Candellone (born 15 September 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Juve Stabia.

Club career

Torino

Born in Turin, Candellone was a youth exponent of Torino.

Loan to Gubbio

On 15 July 2016, Candellone was signed by Serie C side Gubbio on a season-long loan deal. On 27 August, Candellone made his debut for Gubbio in a 1–1 away draw against Pordenone, he was replaced by Lorenzo Musto in the 70th minute.[1] On 3 September he scored his first professional goal, as a substitute, in the 75th minute of a 1–0 home win over Südtirol.[2] On 10 September he played his first entire match for Gubbio, a 1–0 away win over Lumezzane.[3] On 26 November, Candellone scored his second in the 27th minute of a 3–0 away win over Mantova.[4] On 4 December he scored his third goal in the 32nd minute of a 3–2 home defeat against Reggiana.[5] On 30 April 2017, Candellone received a red card, as a substitute, in the 88th minute of a 3–0 away defeat against Bassano Virtus.[6] Candellone ended his loan to Gubbio with 35 appearances, 6 goals and 2 assists.[7]

Loan to Ternana and Südtirol

On 8 August 2017, Candellone was loaned to Serie B club Ternana on a season-long loan deal. On 21 October he made his Serie B debut as a substitute replacing Luca Tremolada in the 84th minute of a 1–1 home draw against Ascoli.[8] On 24 October he played his second match for Ternana, again as a substitute replacing Alessandro Favalli in the 65th minute of a 4–2 away defeat against Frosinone.[9] On 18 November, Candellone played his third match as a substitute replacing Adriano Montalto in the 76th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Foggia.[10] In January 2018, Candellone was re-called to Torino leaving Ternana with only 3 appearances, all as a substitute.

On 11 January 2018, Candellone was signed by Serie C club Südtirol on a 6-month loan deal.[11] On 20 January, Candellone made his Serie C debut for Südtirol as a substitute replacing Rocco Costantino in the 57th minute and he scored his first goal in the 63rd minute of a 1–0 away win over Fermana.[12] On 10 February, Candellone played his first match as a starter for Südtirol, a 2–1 home defeat against Gubbio, he was replaced by Rocco Costantino in the 56th minute.[13] On 29 April he scored twice in a 2–1 away win over Ravenna.[14] Candellone ended his 6-month loan to Südtirol with 19 appearances, 5 goals and 2 assists.

Loan to Pordenone

On 31 July 2018, Candellone was loaned to Serie C club Pordenone on a season-long loan deal. On 5 August he made his debut for Pordenone in a match lost 4–3 at penalties after a 2–2 away draw against Pescara in second round of Coppa Italia.[15] On 18 September he made his Serie C debut and he scored his first goal for Pordenone in the 34th minute of a 2–1 home win over Fano, he played the entire match.[16] One week later, on 23 September, he scored his second goal in the 34th minute of a 2–1 away win over AlbinoLeffe.[17] Three days later, Candellone scored his third consecutive goal and the decisive goal of the match in the 42nd minute of a 1–0 home win over Virtus Verona.[18] Candellone ended his season-long loan to Pordenone with 39 appearances, including 38 of them as a starter, 16 goals and 3 assists.

On 24 July 2019, Candellone returned to Pordenone with another season-long loan.[19] On 11 August 2019, Candellone played his first match of the season in a 2–1 home defeat against FeralpiSalò in the second round of Coppa Italia. he was replaced by Gaetano Monachello in the 62nd minute.[20] On 1 September he made his league debut for Pordenone as a substitute replacing Patrick Ciurria in the 77th minute of a 4–2 away defeat against Pescara. On 13 September he played his first match as a starter in Serie B, a 1–0 home win over Spezia, he was replaced after 65 minutes by Patrick Ciurria.[21] On 17 January 2020, Candellone scored his first goal in Serie B in the 29th minute of a 2–2 away draw against Frosinone.[22] Candellone ended his second season at the club with 34 appearances, 2 goals and 3 assist.

Napoli

On 19 September 2020, his rights were purchased by Napoli.

Loan to Bari

On the same day Napoli immediately sent him to Bari on a two-year loan with an option to purchase.[23] Four days later, on 23 September, he made his debut for the club as a substitute replacing Manuel Marras in the 46th minute and in the 75th minute he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–0 home win over Travestere in the first round of Coppa Italia.[24] Four days later, he made his league debut for the club as a substitute replacing again Manuel Marras in the 66th minute of a 3–2 away win over Virtus Francavilla.[25] On 7 October, Candellone played his first match as a starter for the club in Serie C, a 3–2 away win over Cavese, he was replaced by Eugenio D'Ursi after 66 minutes.[26] Five weeks later, on 11 November, he played his first entire match for Bari, a 4–1 away win over Potenza.[27] Candellone ended his first season to Bari with 28 appearances, 9 of them as a starter, 1 goal and 2 assists. However in July 2021 his loan was interrupped and he returned to Napoli.

Loan to Südtirol

On 16 July 2021, he returned to Südtirol on loan.[28]

Return to Pordenone

On 31 January 2022, Candellone returned to Pordenone on a new loan until 30 June 2023, with an option to buy.[29]

Juve Stabia

On 19 July 2023, Candellone joined Serie C club Juve Stabia on a contract till 30 June 2025.[30]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
LeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gubbio (loan)2016–17Serie C346001[31] 0356
Ternana (loan)2017–18Serie B300030
Südtirol (loan)2017–18Serie C154411955
Pordenone (loan)2018–19Serie C3715102[32] 14016
2019–20Serie B312102[33] 0362
Bari (loan)2020–21Serie C26021281
Career total14627419215930

Honours

Club

Torino Primavera

2014–15

Pordenone

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pordenone vs. Gubbio - 27 August 2016 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  2. Web site: Gubbio vs. Südtirol - 3 September 2016 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  3. Web site: Lumezzane vs. Gubbio - 10 September 2016 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  4. Web site: Mantova vs. Gubbio - 26 November 2016 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  5. Web site: Gubbio vs. Reggiana - 4 December 2016 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  6. Web site: Bassano Virtus vs. Gubbio - 30 April 2017 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  7. Web site: Italy - L. Candellone - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-06-26.
  8. Web site: Ternana vs. Ascoli - 21 October 2017 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  9. Web site: Frosinone vs. Ternana - 24 October 2017 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  10. Web site: Foggia vs. Ternana - 18 November 2017 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  11. Web site: TRANSFERMARKT: IN ATTACCO ARRIVA LEONARDO CANDELLONE - FC Südtirol - Alto Adige. Vibrations. Zeppelin Group – Good. www.fc-suedtirol.com. it. 2018-01-27.
  12. Web site: Fermana vs. Südtirol - 20 January 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-01-27.
  13. Web site: Südtirol vs. Gubbio - 10 February 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-06-26.
  14. Web site: Ravenna vs. Südtirol - 29 April 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-06-26.
  15. Web site: Pescara vs. Pordenone - 5 August 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-08-07.
  16. Web site: Pordenone vs. Fano - 18 September 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-09-25.
  17. Web site: AlbinoLeffe vs. Pordenone - 23 September 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-09-25.
  18. Web site: Pordenone vs. Virtus Verona - 26 September 2018 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2018-10-31.
  19. Web site: UFFICIALE: Pordenone, torna Candellone. www.tuttomercatoweb.com. it. 2019-08-24.
  20. Web site: Pordenone vs. FeralpiSalò - 11 August 2019 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. 2019-08-24.
  21. Web site: Pordenone vs. Spezia - 13 September 2019 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. 2019-09-15.
  22. Web site: Frosinone vs. Pordenone - 17 January 2020 - Soccerway. 2020-10-31. uk.soccerway.com.
  23. Bari. Benvenuto Leonardo Candellone!. 19 September 2020. Italian.
  24. Web site: Bari vs. Trastevere - 23 September 2020 - Soccerway. 2020-10-31. uk.soccerway.com.
  25. Web site: Virtus Francavilla vs. Bari - 27 September 2020 - Soccerway. 2020-10-31. uk.soccerway.com.
  26. Web site: Cavese vs. Bari - 7 October 2020 - Soccerway. 2020-10-31. uk.soccerway.com.
  27. Web site: Potenza Calcio vs. Bari - 11 November 2020 - Soccerway. 2021-07-18. uk.soccerway.com.
  28. Web site: Südtirol. L’attaccante Candellone torna in biancorosso. 16 July 2021. it.
  29. Pordenone. CANDELLONE IS BACK: L’ATTACCANTE RIVESTE IL NEROVERDE. 31 January 2022. 31 January 2022. it. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131194927/https://www.pordenonecalcio.com/2022/01/31/candellone-is-back-lattaccante-riveste-il-neroverde/. 31 January 2022.
  30. Juve Stabia. S.S. Juve Stabia, ufficiale l’arrivo di Candellone. 19 July 2023. 22 August 2024. it.
  31. All appearance(s) in Serie C play-off.
  32. All appearance(s) in Supercoppa di Serie C.
  33. All appearance(s) in Serie B play-off.