13 Facts About Luca Antonini

Luca Antonini is best known for his five seasons with AC Milan, for which he played from 2008 until 2013.

Luca Antonini did not get much playing time, as he served mainly as a backup winger for Gasbarroni.

Luca Antonini seized his chance and earned Leonardo's trust by constantly performing well.

Luca Antonini finished his second year at Milan on a high, scoring his first goal for the Rossoneri in the last match of the season, a home game against Juventus, on 15 May 2010.

Luca Antonini made 26 appearances in Serie A, scoring two goals, in his first season with the Grifone.

Luca Antonini joined Serie B side Ascoli on 4 September 2015.

On 22 July 2016, Luca Antonini signed with Prato in Lega Pro, the team with which he originally made his professional debut.

On 23 November 2016, Prato has announced that Luca Antonini's contract was mutually terminated following his willingness to end his playing career.

Luca Antonini made up a total of 5 caps with Italy U-17 and U-18, between 1999 and 2001.

Nine years later, Luca Antonini got his first call-up for the senior team; newly appointed coach Cesare Prandelli named him in the squad for a friendly against Ivory Coast, to be played on 10 August 2010.

Luca Antonini used to be a dynamic and versatile footballer who had been employed as a winger in his youth and as a full-back later in his career.

Luca Antonini's running speed and stamina allowed him to contribute both offensively and defensively.

Luca Antonini is married to Benedetta Balleggi, whom he first met at the time he was in Prato.