Alberto Andrea Paleari (born 29 August 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Torino.[1]

Alberto Paleari
Paleari in 2015
Personal information
Full name Alberto Andrea Paleari
Date of birth (1992-08-29) 29 August 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Giussano, Italy
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Torino
Number 1
Youth career
2008–2011 Milan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Milan 0 (0)
2011–2012 Pontisola 37 (0)
2012–2013 Tritium 7 (0)
2013–2014 Virtus Verona 34 (0)
2014–2015 Mantova 1 (0)
2015–2016 Giana Erminio 39 (0)
2016–2021 Cittadella 93 (0)
2020–2021Genoa (loan) 3 (0)
2021–2022 Genoa 0 (0)
2021–2022Benevento (loan) 35 (0)
2022–2024 Benevento 68 (0)
2024– Torino 1 (0)
International career
2013–2015 Italy U20 5 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2015 Gwangju
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 April 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Giussano, Lombardy,[1] Paleari started his career at hometown club Seregno. In June 2008 he signed for Serie A club a.C. Milan. He was the starting keeper of Primavera under-20 team from 2008–09 to 2010–11 season.[1] In 2010, he was second graded in the Italian championship losing the last match with Atalanta team. In 2011, he reached the first team,[2] coached by Massimiliano Allegri, with number 61.[3]

In the lower leagues

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In August 2011, Paleari signed for Serie D club Pontisola. In the 2011–12 season he played 37 matches for Pontisola, which placed second in its round.

In summer 2012, he left for Lega Pro club Tritium.

In 2013, he joined Virtus Verona. He played 34 matches and won the award for "Best Goalkeeper of the Year", announced by the three most important national sports daily newspapers.

In July 2014, he moved to Mantova, where he collected two matches in Coppa Italia and one in his round.

Genoa

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On 2 October 2020, he joined Serie A club Genoa on loan with an obligation to buy.[4] He made his Serie A debut on 30 November 2020 against Parma.[5]

Benevento

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On 17 July 2021, he moved to Benevento on loan with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy.[6] On 17 June 2022, Benevento exercised their option to buy.[7]

Torino

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On 19 July 2024, Paleari signed a contract with Torino for two seasons, with an option for a third.[8]

International career

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Paleari was part of Italy squad at 2013 and 2015 Summer Universiade. In 2013, he played with no. 22[9] and in 2015 with no. 1. In the 2015 edition, Paleari and his teammates won the gold medal against South of Korea.[10]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 June 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tritium 2012–13 Lega Pro Prima Divisione 7 0 4 0 0 0 11 0
Virtus Verona 2013–14 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione 34 0 0 0 34 0
Mantova 2014–15 Lega Pro 1 0 2 0 3 0
Giana Erminio 2014–15 Lega Pro 17 0 17 0
2015–16 22 0 1 0 23 0
Total 39 0 1 0 40 0
Cittadella 2016–17 Serie B 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
2017–18 13 0 4 0 0 0 17 0
2018–19 36 0 2 0 5 0 43 0
2019–20 36 0 1 0 1 0 38 0
2020–21 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 87 0 9 0 6 0 102 0
Genoa (loan) 2020–21 Serie A 3 0 1 0 4 0
Benevento (loan) 2021–22 Serie B 35 0 1 0 3 0 39 0
Benevento 2022–23 33 0 1 0 34 0
2023–24 Serie C 35 0 0 0 6 0 41 0
Total 103 0 2 0 9 0 114 0
Torino 2024–25 Serie A 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 274 0 19 0 15 0 308 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Alberto Paleari at Soccerway
  2. ^ "POCHI DUBBI PER ALLEGRI | News". www.acmilan.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  3. ^ "IN 21 A CATANIA | News". www.acmilan.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. ^ "ALBERTO PALEARI, ACQUISTO TRA I PALI" (in Italian). Genoa. 2 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Genoa v Parma game report". Soccerway. 30 November 2020.
  6. ^ "ALBERTO ANDREA PALEARI E' GIALLOROSSO" (in Italian). Benevento. 17 July 2021.
  7. ^ "PALEARI RESTA IN GIALLOROSSO" (in Italian). Benevento. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Paleari al Toro" [Paleari to the Bull] (in Italian). Torino. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  9. ^ "UNIVERSIADI: GOLEADA AZZURRA, ITALIA-TURCHIA 4-0". www.lega-pro.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  10. ^ "Universiadi, oro all'Italia dopo 18 anni: Corea battuta 3-0". Repubblica.it. Retrieved 25 October 2015.