Mattia Pagliuca (born 25 April 2002) is an Italian professional
footballer
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who plays as a
winger for club
Bologna
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.
Club career
Mattia Pagliuca made his
Serie A
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debut for Bologna on 13 December 2020 against
Roma
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appearing as a substitute for
Emanuel Vignato
Emanuel Vignato (born 24 August 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for club Pisa.
Club career Bologna Loan to Chievo
On 20 January 2020, he signed a contract with Bologna and was loaned back to Chievo for the r ...
at the
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara is a multi-purpose stadium in Bologna, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and the home of Bologna F.C. 1909. The stadium was built in 1927 and holds 38,279. It has also been named Stadio Littoriale. ...
in a 5–1 defeat.
Personal life
Mattia is the son of former Italian international goalkeeper
Gianluca Pagliuca
Gianluca Pagliuca (; born 18 December 1966) is an Italian football coach and former professional goalkeeper.
He is regarded by pundits as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation, and one of Italy's best keepers ever. Throughout his c ...
who also previously played for Bologna.
References
External links
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2002 births
Footballers from Bologna
Living people
Italian men's footballers
Men's association football wingers
Bologna FC 1909 players
Imolese Calcio 1919 players
Serie A players
Serie C players
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