1. Nicola Leali was born on 17 February 1993 and is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Genoa.
17 Facts About Nicola Leali
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Michal Hrivnak was the first choice of the reserve while Nicola Leali played 9 games.
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Nicola Leali began his professional career with Brescia, after being called up to the first team for the first time in 2010.
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Nicola Leali began the new season as the club's first choice goalkeeper, ahead of the aforementioned Arcari and fellow Brescia youth product Andrea Caroppo, although he eventually lost his place.
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In June 2012 Nicola Leali traveled to Turin to have a medical in Clinica Fornaca di Sessant and the Istituto di Medicina dello Sport in order to formalize a possible transfer to Juventus.
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Nicola Leali spent 6 seasons with the Old Lady, but mostly on loan to other clubs.
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On 30 August 2012, Nicola Leali was sent out on loan to Serie B side, Lanciano on a one-year loan agreement.
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Nicola Leali returned to Juventus on 30 June 2014 upon the expiration of the loan agreement.
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On 7 July 2014, Nicola Leali officially joined newly promoted Serie A side Cesena on a season-long loan deal that expired on 30 June 2015.
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Nicola Leali signed a new 5-year contract with Juve in 2014.
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On 13 July 2015, Nicola Leali officially joined newly promoted Serie A side Frosinone on a season-long loan deal that expires on 30 June 2016.
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On 27 July 2017, Nicola Leali was loaned to Zulte Waregem.
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Nicola Leali signed a contract which would last until 30 June 2021.
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On 29 January 2019, Nicola Leali joined to Foggia on loan until 30 June 2019.
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On 5 July 2023, Nicola Leali joined newly promoted Serie A team Genoa on a free transfer on a three-year deal.
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Nicola Leali has represented Italy at the U-17, U-18, U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels.
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Nicola Leali notably represented Italy at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in Israel.