Andrea Danzi
On August 2, 2021 by Jake IovineAn excited young midfielder, Andrea Danzi is another one to watch this season. Playing as a defensive midfielder, Danzi has a good future and could have an exceptional season with the granata. Born on February 25, 1999 in San Martino Buon Albergo, a suburb of Verona, Danzi rose through the ranks of the Hellas Verona
Alessandro Mattioli
On August 1, 2021 by Jake IovineThe right back who was signed earlier this season, Alessandro Mattioli is the newest edition in the Cittadella defense. The only defensive signing so far, Mattioli was signed to fill in the spot of Luca Ghiringhelli, and also he is a fantastic right back. Mattioli was born in Reggio Emilia on February 13, 1998. He
Tommaso Cassandro
On July 30, 2021 by Jake IovineWe have reached the right backs, and we first start off with Tommaso Cassandro. A young right back, Tommaso has potential and has what it takes to start in Serie B. Born in Dolo on January 9, 2000, Cassandro played for Bologna’s Primavera squad. Growing up near Venice, Cassandro joined Bologna when he was 15,
Daniele Donnarumma
On July 28, 2021 by Jake IovineAn explosive left back that was signed last year, Daniele Donnarumma raised a lot of eyebrows this past season, impressing a lot of people with his performances. Donnarumma was born in Gragnano on April 12, 1992. Growing up near Naples, he played for Napoli’s Primavera until 2011. He was a regular starter in the 2010/11
Amedeo Benedetti
On July 28, 2021 by Jake IovineAfter Manuel Iori’s retirement, Amedeo Benedetti now has the most appearances for Cittadella that is currently on the team. This season, he can break into the top 10 all time leading appearance for the granata. Amedeo was born on October 25, 1991 in Rovereto. Starting at Chievo Verona, he was with the club growing up
Romano Perticone
On July 27, 2021 by Jake IovineOne of the most experienced players on this squad, Romano Perticone has had an eventful career. At 34 years old, he has played in all three divisions of Italian football, from A to C. Romano was born on August 13, 1986 in Melzo, about 12 miles east of Milan. He grew up playing for AC
Domenico Frare
On July 26, 2021 by Jake IovineThe center back who also came through Parma’s youth team, Frare is impressing with Cittadella. Going into his fourth season, Frare is proving to be quite a pairing with Adorni and Perticone. Frare, like fellow teammate and center back Davide Adorni, came through Parma’s youth team. He was born not far from Cittadella, in Conegliano
Davide Adorni
On July 25, 2021 by Jake IovinePerhaps the heart of the Cittadella defense, this will be Davide Adorni’s fourth year with the granata. A solid center back, Adorni has proved to be one of Cittadella’s main starting center backs. Adorni was born in Parma. Growing up, he was a part of Parma’s Primavera, going all the way to the U19’s. From
Elhan Kastrati
On July 24, 2021 by Jake IovineThe man in between the sticks in goal. Elhan Kastrati made a name for himself last season. Signing from Trapani, the Albanian goalkeeper has earned the number one goalkeeping spot within the team. Elhan was born on February 2, 1997 in Has, in the northern part of Albania. At the age of 12, he joined
Luca Maniero
On July 23, 2021 by Jake IovineLuca Maniero had many obstacles to become the goalkeeper of Cittadella. Through many setbacks, he is finally getting the chance to prove his quality. Luca was born in Padua, just down the road from where he plays. Born on June 12, 1995, Maniero did not have it easy getting into the professional game. He started