Alessio Benedetti (footballer, born 1997)
Alessio Benedetti (born 7 April 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for ASD Liventina. Club career. Vicenza. Born in Motta di Livenza, Veneto region, Benedetti started his career at Veneto club Vicenza Calcio. In May 2013, he received a call-up from Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for a youth tournament that composed of Italian under-16 players. He was assigned in Team C along with fellow Vicenza defender Simone Romio and future Vicenza team-mate Luigi Rizzo (who was signed in January 2015). The tournament was also served as the  kickoff event of Italy national under-17 football team for 2013–14 season. However, Benedetti earned a transfer to a higher division after the tournament, but failed to earn any national team call-up. In summer 2013 Benedetti was signed by the youth team of Serie A club Genoa in a temporary deal, with an option to purchase. At the same time, Vicenza signed Alberto Marchiori from Genoa also in a temporary deal, with an option to purchase. The loan was renewed on 30 July 2014. Benedetti was the member of Genoa's under-17 youth team in the first season and the  under-19 reserves in the second season. Torino. In summer 2015, shortly after he was returned from Genoa, Benedetti was signed by another Serie A club Torino in a definitive deal for €30,000 transfer fee in a 3-year contract. Benedetti spent seasons with Torino's reserves, with the last 6 months as an overage player. He also participated in 2015–16 UEFA Youth League for the Turin-based club. Benedetti left for Lega Pro club Taranto on 1 February 2017. Benedetti made his professional debut against Melfi on 23 April, as one of the starting defenders. On 4 August 2017  Benedetti joined Carrarese. Pro Vercelli. On 2 September 2019, he joined Pro Vercelli. Liventina. On 30 July 2021, he joined Eccellenza club ASD Liventina.