Giovanni Leoni, defender - Liverpool FC
Giovanni Leoni bolstered Liverpool FC's centre-half options with his arrival in August 2025.
The Italian signed for the Reds from Serie A side Parma after a solitary season in his country's top flight.
Leoni joined Parma in August 2024 before going on to make 17 appearances and score one goal, becoming the youngest defender in the club's history to net in the premier division.
Born in Rome, Leoni's family moved to the city of Padua when he was five years old, and he took his first steps into football with Vigontina San Paolo and AS Cittadella.
He then joined Padova and rose through the youth ranks there to debut for their senior team, then playing in Serie C, as a 16-year-old in March 2023.
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Date of birth
21 December 2006
Nationality
Italian
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NewsGiovanni Leoni shortlisted for 2025 Golden Boy Award. Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni has been named on the 25-player shortlist for the 2025 Golden Boy Award.
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NewsArne Slot issues Giovanni Leoni injury update. Arne Slot has provided an update on the injury sustained by Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni in midweek, following further assessment.
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NewsGiovanni Leoni sends message to Liverpool supporters after injury. Giovanni Leoni has thanked Liverpool fans for their show of support after he was stretchered off against Southampton on Tuesday night.
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NewsArne Slot's post-match update on Giovanni Leoni injury. Arne Slot confirmed Giovanni Leoni will require further assessment on the injury that forced him from the field in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Southampton on Tuesday night.
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