Mattia Caldara is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Serie A club Spezia, on loan from AC Milan.
13 Facts About Mattia Caldara
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Mattia Caldara ended his season-long loan to Trapani with 21 appearances and 2 goals.
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On 10 July 2015, Mattia Caldara was signed by Serie B side Cesena on a temporary deal, with an option to purchase.
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Mattia Caldara ended his loan to Cesena with 29 appearances, all as a starter, and 2 goals.
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Mattia Caldara played his debut and only game for Juventus on 25 July 2018, an International Champions Cup friendly against Bayern Munich, replacing captain Giorgio Chiellini eight minutes into the second half.
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On 20 September 2018, Mattia Caldara made his official debut for Milan, playing as a starter alongside Romagnoli in a Europa League away match against F91 Dudelange.
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On 12 January 2020, it was announced that Mattia Caldara had joined Atalanta on loan from Milan until June 2021, with the option to buy for an undisclosed price.
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On 9 August 2021, Mattia Caldara joined Venezia on loan with an option to buy.
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In June 2017, Mattia Caldara was included in the Italy under-21 squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship by manager Luigi Di Biagio.
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Mattia Caldara is a tall and physically strong center back contributing defensively and offensively.
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Tactically, Mattia Caldara has cited Alessandro Nesta as the biggest inspiration, in tribute of whom he had chosen 13 as his shirt number multiple times.
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Mattia Caldara has been in a long-term relationship with Nicole Nessi, a fellow woman from his native city of Bergamo.
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In September 2018, Mattia Caldara enrolled in LUISS Sport Academy to earn a three-year bachelor's degree in economics and management.