Francesco Margiotta (born 15 July 1993) is an Italian professional

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who plays as a forward for club

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Career

Born in

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, Margiotta started his career at

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side Juventus, signing a four-year contract in 2011. In 2012, he was loaned to

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. In 2013, Margiotta was loaned to

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. He also signed a new three-year contract with Juventus in 2013. In 2014, Margiotta was signed by Monza. In January 2015, Margiotta was loaned to Real Vicenza. In 2015 Margiotta moved to Santarcangelo on loan. In June 2016, he moved to newly-promoted Swiss first division club Lausanne-Sport on an 18-month loan. The loan was made permanent on 31 January 2018 for €1 million. In June 2019 he signed for

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; he left the club in October 2020 after 13 goals in 39 games. Margiotta then joined ChievoVerona later that month. After the exclusion of Chievo, Margiotta signed for A-League side

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at the start of the 2021–22 season. In August 2022, he returned to Italy, signing for

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in the

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. On 31 January 2023, Margiotta was loaned to

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, with an option to buy.

Honours

Melbourne Victory *

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References

External links

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AIC profile (data by football.it)
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