Luca Profeta | |
Birth Date: | 22 February 1990 |
Birth Place: | Milan, Italy |
Position: | Fullback |
Currentclub: | Pergocrema |
Youthyears1: | 2002–2008 |
Youthclubs1: | Internazionale |
Youthyears2: | 2008 |
Youthclubs2: | → Pro Sesto (loan) |
Years1: | 2008–2010 |
Years2: | 2010– |
Caps2: | 0 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 2006 |
Nationalteam1: | Italy U16 |
Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Luca Profeta (born 22 February 1990) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Prima Divisione club Pergocrema.
Born in Milan, Lombardy, Profeta spent his youth career at Internazionale, at first as a midfielder. He played from Giovanissimi Regionali B Team to Allievi Nazionali Team (2006–07 season). In January 2008, he was loaned to Pro Sesto along with Fabio Perissinotto, rejoining Inter team-mate Andrea Bavena, Cristiano Biraghi, Samuele Beretta, Marco Buonanno, Nicolò De Cesare, Mattia Dell'Aera, Domenico Maiese, Marco Puntoriere and Davide Tremolada.[1] He then spent 2 seasons with Serie D club Colognese. In 2009–10 season he played 27 times.
In August 2010, he was signed by Prima Divisione club Pergocrema.[2] He played once for the club at 2010–11 Coppa Italia Lega Pro, against Renate.[3]
Profeta only played for Italy at U-16 level. Profeta received his first call-up to 2005 Torneo Giovanile di Natale In December 2005.[4] He finished as a runner-up in a youth tournament held in Montaigu, Vendée, France.[5] [6] He played 3 out of possible 4 matches, only missed the round 2 and started twice in round 1 and 3.