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Alessandro Bastoni

Alessandro Bastoni is an Italian professional footballer who plays mainly as a centre-back for Inter Milan and the Italy national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alessandro Bastoni is an Italian professional footballer who plays mainly as a centre-back for Inter Milan and the Italy national team. Born in 1999 in Casalmaggiore, he developed at Atalanta before joining Inter, where he has become one of the club’s regular defenders. He was part of Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad.

Early life and youth career

Bastoni was born in Casalmaggiore, in Lombardy, in 1999. He developed in Atalanta’s youth system before beginning his professional career.

Club career

Bastoni joined Inter in 2017 and later established himself in the first team. Source profiles describe him as a key defender for the club and list him as an Inter player in the latest season data. He has won multiple domestic honours with Inter, including league titles, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana, and remains under contract until 2028.

International career

Bastoni has represented Italy at senior level since 2020. He was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2020 and has also been involved in later major tournaments.

Playing style

He is a left-footed defender known for ball-playing ability, speed, and versatility. Sources also describe him as strong in the air and effective in build-up play.

Key facts

  • Bastoni began his youth career at Atalanta before moving to Inter in 2017.
  • He has played primarily as a centre-back and is known for passing, speed, and versatility.
  • He won the UEFA European Championship with Italy in 2021.
  • He has won multiple domestic honours with Inter, including league titles, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana.
  • He has been a regular member of the Italy senior national team since 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alessandro Bastoni?
An Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Inter Milan and the Italy national team.
When was Alessandro Bastoni born?
He was born on 13 April 1999.
Which club does Alessandro Bastoni play for?
He plays for Inter Milan.
What position does Alessandro Bastoni play?
He plays mainly as a centre-back or defender.
Has Alessandro Bastoni won a major international title?
Yes. He was part of Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Bastoni
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, club and national team overview.
  2. Inter Milan — https://www.inter.it/en/teams/first-team/player/alessandro-bastoni
    Supports: Birthplace, youth progression, club career, appearances, honours, and Italy Euro 2021 note.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249280/alessandro-bastoni
    Supports: Current club, jersey number, position, height, nationality, and birthdate.
  4. Treccani — https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/alessandro-bastoni/
    Supports: Biographical details, role as defender, club career, and honours with Inter and Italy.
  5. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/alessandro-bastoni/profil/spieler/315853
    Supports: Birthplace, height, position, club, and contract expiry.
  6. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250091199--alessandro-bastoni/
    Supports: Date of birth, position, club number, and national team number.