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Luciano Valente (born 4 October 2003) is a professional footballer, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Groningen.[1] Born in the Netherlands, he currently represents Italy at youth international level.[2]
 Valente in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 October 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Groningen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Groningen | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 0000–2014 | GVAV-Rapiditas | ||
| 2014–2022 | Groningen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Groningen | 5 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Italy U19 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:28 (CEST), 2 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 9 February 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in Groningen, Valente started playing football at local club GVAV-Rapiditas, before joining Groningen's youth sector in 2014.[1] He subsequently came through the club's ranks, winning a national under-17 championship in 2019 in the process. In July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Groningen and started training with the first team.[1]
On 14 August 2022, Valente made his professional debut for Groningen, coming in as a substitute for Laros Duarte at the 79th minute of the Eredivisie match against Ajax, which ended in a 6-1 defeat for his side. On September 8, the midfielder extended his contract with the club until 2026, with an option for another season.[2]
International career
Being born from an Italian father and a Dutch mother, Valente has been able to choose to represent either countries internationally.[2][3][4]
So far, the midfielder has represented the former country, having won youth international caps for the Italian under-19 national team.[2][5]
Style of play
Valente is an attacking midfielder, who can also play in several positions through the middle. He has been praised for his physical strength and his tactical intelligence, which help him keep possession and create chances, either for himself or his team-mates.[2][3]
Personal life
His father, Roberto, is Italian and works at a local pizzeria in Haren.[4]
Career statistics
- As of Updated 2 October 2022[6]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Groningen | 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
References
- "Valente tekent contract, Jahren versterkt FC op huurbasis". FC Groningen (in Dutch). 5 July 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- "Nieuw contract voor Valente bij FC Groningen". FC Groningen (in Dutch). 8 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- Nalesso, Pietro (5 November 2021). "Luciano Valente, chi è il nuovo azzurrino per Nunziata". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- "Valente: 'Vertrouwen van de club doet me heel goed'". FC Groningen (in Dutch). 8 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- "Grazie ad una rete di Degli Innocenti, gli Azzurrini vincono la prima amichevole con l'Ungheria". Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (in Italian). 11 November 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- "L. Valente". soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
External links
- Luciano Valente at Soccerway
- Luciano Valente at WorldFootball.net
На других языках
- [en] Luciano Valente (footballer, born 2003)
[ru] Валенте, Лучано
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