# Alessandro Quaini

Alessandro Quaini (born 17 September 1998) is an Italian professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group C club Catania.

## Club career
### Genoa

Born in Cremona, Quaini was a youth exponent of Genoa.

#### Loan to Fondi

On 16 August 2017, Quaini was signed by Serie C club Fondi on a season-long loan deal. On 2 September he made his professional debut in Serie C for Fondi as a substitute replacing Luca Ricciardi in the 64th minute of a 1–0 home defeat against Monopoli. On 7 October, Quaini played his first entire match for the club, a 1–0 away defeat against Matera. He became Fondi's first-choice early in the season. On 4 November he received his first red card in his career in the 65th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Cosenza. Quaini ended his loan to Fondi with 28 appearances, including 19 as a starter, and 1 assist, however Fondi was relegated in Serie D after a 4–3 defeat on aggregate against Paganese in the Serie C play-out.

#### Loan to Pro Piacenza and Renate

On 21 July 2018, Quaini was loaned to Serie C club Pro Piacenza on a season-long loan deal. On 23 September he made his Serie C debut for Pro Piacenza in a 3–1 away win over Alessandria, he was replaced by Giulio Sanseverino in the 75th minute. On 21 October he played his first entire match for Pro Piacenza, a 1–0 home defeat against Cuneo. He made 2 other appearances for the club, against Albissola and Cuneo. His loan was terminated during the 2018–19 season winter break and Quaini returned to Genoa leaving Pro Piacenza with only 4 appearances, 2 as a starter and 2 as a substitute.
On 26 January 2019, Quani was signed by another Serie C side, Renate, on a 6-month loan deal. On the same day he made his league debut for Renate as a substitute replacing Reno Piscopo in the 77th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Fermana. On 12 February, Quaini played his first match as a starter for the club, a 1–0 away win over Virtus Verona, he was replaced by Giusto Priola in the 89th minute. Three weeks later, on 3 March, he played his first entire match, a 1–0 home defeat against Ravenna. Quaini ended his 6-month loan to Renate with 15 appearances, including 10 as a starter.

### Pisa

On 24 July 2019, Quaini joined to newly promoted Serie B club Pisa for a free-transfer.

#### Loan to AlbinoLeffe

One day later, Quaini was loaned to Serie C club AlbinoLeffe on a season-long loan deal. On 25 August he made his debut for the club as a substitute replacing Mario Ravasio in the 73rd minute of a 2–1 away win over Pistoiese. On 15 September, Quaini played his first match as a starter for AlbinoLeffe, a 0–0 home draw against Pianese, he was replaced by Simone Canestrelli after 50 minutes. Ten days later, on 25 September, he played his first entire match, a 1–1 home draw against Juventus U23. Quaini ended his season-long loan to AlbinoLeffe with 22 appearances, however he played only 3 entire matches during the season.

#### Loan to Monopoli

On 31 January 2022, Quaini joined Monopoli on loan.

### Fiorenzuola

On 27 August 2022, Quaini signed a one-season contract with Fiorenzuola.

### Catania

On 22 August 2023, Quaini joined Catania.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of 16 July 2020
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fondi (loan) | 2017–18 | Serie C | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 0 |
| Pro Piacenza (loan) | 2018–19 | Serie C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 |
| Renate (loan) | 2018–19 | Serie C | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| AlbinoLeffe (loan) | 2019–20 | Serie C | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 69 | 0 |