Alessandro Murgia (; born 9 August 1996) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for club SPAL.

Club career

Lazio

Murgia made his debut for Lazio in the 2016–17 season on 17 September 2016 in a 3–0 home win over Pescara. He scored his first goal for the club on 23 October 2016 in a 2–2 away draw against Torino. On 13 August 2017, Murgia scored the winning goal of the

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against

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with a final score of 3–2. On 14 September, Murgia started in his first match in European competitions, and scored the match winner of a 3–2 away victory over Vitesse in Lazio's first match of the

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Loan to SPAL

On 30 January 2019, Murgia joined to Serie A club SPAL on loan until 30 June 2019.

SPAL

On 12 July 2019, Murgia joined SPAL after 6-month loan, he signed until 2024.

Loan to Perugia

On 31 August 2021, he joined Perugia on loan.

International career

Murgia made his debut with the Italy U21 team on 1 September 2017, in a friendly 3–0 loss against Spain.

Personal life

Murgia is a brother in-law to footballer

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who married his sister, Nicole, who is an actress.

Career statistics

Honours

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References

1996 births Footballers from Rome Living people Association football midfielders Italian footballers Italy under-21 international footballers Italy youth international footballers S.S. Lazio players S.P.A.L. players A.C. Perugia Calcio players Serie A players Serie B players {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub