Gianluca Urbinati (born 27 September 1987) is an Italian professional

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who plays as a

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for club

Pistoiese Unione Sportiva Pistoiese 1921 is an Italian association football club, based in Pistoia, Tuscany. Currently, Pistoiese plays in Serie D. Originally founded on 21 April 1921 and later restored after bankruptcy, the team plays their home games ...

Club career

Urbinati started his career in

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. He played on amateurs divisions in Italy. On 13 July 2015 he joined

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club Fermana. Urbinati made his professional debut for

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, late on 27 August 2017 against

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. He extended his contract in May 2019. He was named team captain. On 29 August 2022, Urbinati moved to

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* * 1987 births People from Fano Sportspeople from the Province of Pesaro and Urbino Footballers from Marche Living people Italian footballers Association football midfielders Serie C players Lega Pro Seconda Divisione players Serie D players Eccellenza players Promozione players A.S. Gubbio 1910 players U.S. Pergolettese 1932 players Alma Juventus Fano 1906 players Vis Pesaro dal 1898 players Fermana F.C. players U.S. Pistoiese 1921 players {{Italy-footy-midfielder-stub