Luca Lipani Explained

Luca Lipani
Full Name:Luca Lipani[1]
Birth Date:18 May 2005
Birth Place:Genoa, Italy
Height:1.85 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Sassuolo
Clubnumber:35
Youthyears1:2012–2023
Youthclubs1:Genoa
Years1:2023
Clubs1:Genoa
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Sassuolo
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Italy U15
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–2022
Nationalteam2:Italy U17
Nationalcaps2:18
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2022
Nationalteam3:Italy U18
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2022–
Nationalteam4:Italy U19
Nationalcaps4:18
Nationalgoals4:4
Club-Update:9 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21:00, 21 November 2023 (UTC)
Nationalyears5:2023–
Nationalteam5:Italy U20
Nationalcaps5:5
Nationalgoals5:0

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

Club career

Born in Genoa,[2] Lipani joined the eponymous team's youth sector at the age of seven.[3] Having come through the club's youth ranks, he started playing for the under-19 squad during the 2021–22 season.[4]

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. In December 2022, he renewed his professional contract with Genoa, with the length remaining undisclosed.[5]

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.[6] [7] 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,[8] while the Primavera squad gained automatic promotion back to the Campionato Primavera 1.[9]

On 8 August 2023, Lipani joined fellow Serie A club Sassuolo on a permanent deal,[10] [11] for a reported fee of eight million euros, plus add-ons.[12] On 2 November, he made his debut for the club, coming on for Uroš Račić in the first half of extra-time of a Coppa Italia match against Spezia,[13] [14] which ended in a 5–4 win on penalties. On 3 January 2024, he made his first start for the Neroverdi in a 3–1 cup defeat to Atalanta.[15]

International career

Lipani has represented Italy at various youth international levels, having played for the under-15,[16] under-17,[17] [18] under-18, under-19[19] and under-20 national teams. He also wore the captain armband for the under-17 national team.

In May 2022, he was included in the Italian squad that took part in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel:[20] during the tournament, he scored a goal, as the Azzurrini were eventually eliminated by the Netherlands (2–1) in the quarter-finals.

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.[21]

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,[22] where the Azzurrini finished runners-up after losing to Uruguay in the final match.[23] [24]

In June of the same year, he was included in the Italian squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Malta,[25] where the Azzurrini eventually won their second continental title.[26] [27]

Style of play

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

He has cited Milan Badelj as a source of inspiration.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Genoa2022–23Serie B200020
Sassuolo2023–24Serie A002020
Career total202040

Honours

Italy U20

Italy U19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Italy (ITA) . FIFA . 14 . 22 May 2023 . 29 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Moscatelli . Federico . 20 December 2022 . [FOCUS] - Luca Lipani: il centrocampista che ha stregato Gila ]. 26 February 2023 . MondoPrimavera . it-IT.
  3. Web site: Cirronis . Francesco . 8 August 2023 . Chi è Luca Lipani, l’importante acquisto del Sassuolo per il classe 2005 . 12 August 2023 . Numero Diez . it-IT.
  4. Web site: Dello Russo . Sofia . 28 February 2023 . Luca Lipani, dalle giovanili all’esordio in Prima Squadra . 1 March 2023 . La Giovane Italia News . it-IT.
  5. Web site: Signorelli . Giordano . 1 December 2022 . Lipani prolunga con il Genoa . 26 February 2023 . Calcio Genoa . it-IT.
  6. Web site: Moscatelli . Federico . 25 February 2023 . Genoa, esordio con assist per Luca Lipani . 26 February 2023 . MondoPrimavera . it-IT.
  7. Web site: Manfredini . Stefano . 25 February 2023 . Genoa Spal 3-0: biancoazzurri affondati nel finale . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  8. Web site: 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 . 10 May 2023 . . it-IT.
  9. Web site: Andreuccetti . Gianluca . 9 May 2023 . [FOCUS] - Genoa, è di nuovo Primavera 1: la stagione perfetta dei ragazzi di Agostini ]. 10 May 2023 . MondoPrimavera . it-IT.
  10. Web site: 8 August 2023 . Dal Genoa arriva in neroverde il centrocampista Luca Lipani . 12 August 2023 . US Sassuolo Calcio . it-IT.
  11. Web site: Donato . Lelio . 8 August 2023 . Chi è Lipani, il gioiellino appena acquistato dal Sassuolo . 12 August 2023 . . it-IT.
  12. Web site: Schiappapietra . Andrea . 5 August 2023 . Genoa, si sblocca Lipani al Sassuolo . 12 August 2023 . . it-IT.
  13. Web site: Rossoni . Stefano . 4 January 2023 . Coppa Italia, esordio dal 1' per Luca Lipani . 4 January 2023 . La Giovane Italia News . it-IT.
  14. Web site: 2 November 2023 . Sassuolo-Spezia LIVE . 4 January 2024 . . it-IT.
  15. Web site: Manfredi . Jacopo . 3 January 2024 . Coppa Italia: Atalanta-Sassuolo 3-1, De Ketelaere accende i nerazzurri e li porta ai quarti . 4 January 2024 . . it-IT.
  16. Web site: 25 November 2019 . Gli Azzurrini battono la Spagna e vincono il Torneo UEFA dell'Algarve . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  17. Web site: 2 November 2021 . Qualificazioni europee. Terza vittoria per l’Italia: 3-0 alla Scozia e primato in classifica. Corradi: "Volevamo vincerle tutte" . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  18. Web site: 25 May 2022 . L'Olanda vince di misura. L'Italia lotta ma è fuori dagli Europei . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  19. Web site: 27 September 2022 . Gol vittoria di Vignato allo scadere, Azzurrini terzi nel girone ma c’è ancora una speranza di passare il turno . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  20. Web site: 12 May 2022 . In Israele per l’Europeo, ecco i 20 convocati di Corradi. Tutte le partite dell’Italia in diretta sulla Rai . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  21. Web site: 15 December 2022 . Stage a Coverciano dal 20 al 22 dicembre, convocati due gruppi di calciatori di interesse nazionale . 26 February 2023 . . it-IT.
  22. Web site: 11 May 2023 . Ufficializzata la lista dei 21 convocati per il Mondiale in Argentina . 11 May 2023 . . it-IT.
  23. Web site: 11 June 2023 . Returning Rodriguez snatches Uruguay maiden title . 12 June 2023 . FIFA.
  24. Web site: Di Chiaro . Michael . 11 June 2023 . Uruguay-Italia Under 20 1-0: Luciano Rodriguez stende gli Azzurrini, sudamericani Campioni del Mondo . 12 June 2023 . Goal.com . it-IT.
  25. Web site: 29 June 2023 . Bollini sceglie i 20 Azzurrini per l’Europeo. Domani mattina partenza per Malta . 30 June 2023 . . it-IT.
  26. Web site: Honeyman . Sam . Portugal 0-1 Italy: Kayode heads resilient Azzurrini to second Under-19 title . July 17, 2023 . UEFA.com . UEFA.
  27. Web site: Scognamiglio . Pietro . July 16, 2023 . Gli azzurrini trionfano: campioni d'Europa Under 19. Battuto il Portogallo . July 17, 2023 . La Gazzetta dello Sport . it-IT.

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