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Federico Chiesa

Federico Chiesa is an Italian professional footballer who plays primarily as a forward or winger.

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

Federico Chiesa is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Liverpool and the Italy national team. Born in Genoa on 25 October 1997, he is the son of former Italy international Enrico Chiesa. Chiesa came through Fiorentina's youth system and has since played for Juventus and Liverpool.

Early life and youth career

Chiesa was born in Genoa, Italy, and is the son of former professional footballer Enrico Chiesa. He developed at Fiorentina and made his senior debut for the club in 2016.

Club career

After several seasons with Fiorentina, Chiesa joined Juventus, where he won domestic honours. He transferred to Liverpool in 2024 and made his debut in September 2024. As of the latest available club statistics, he has scored 5 goals for Liverpool in all competitions.

International career

Chiesa has been a senior Italy international and was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2020. Liverpool’s profile notes that he has more than 50 caps for Italy.

Playing style and position

He is commonly used as a forward or winger and is described as a fast, direct attacker. Some sources list him specifically as a winger, while others use the broader forward label.

Injuries

Chiesa suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January 2022, which sidelined him for an extended period. More recent sources do not indicate a current injury status in the available material.

Key facts

  • Born in Genoa on 25 October 1997.
  • Came through Fiorentina's youth system and made his senior debut in 2016.
  • Played for Juventus before joining Liverpool in 2024.
  • Has represented Italy at senior international level and was part of the Euro 2020-winning squad.
  • As of the latest available club statistics, he has scored 5 goals for Liverpool in all competitions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Federico Chiesa?
Federico Chiesa is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Liverpool and the Italy national team.
How old is Federico Chiesa?
He was born on 25 October 1997, which makes him 28 years old as of July 2026.
What position does Federico Chiesa play?
He plays mainly as a forward or winger; some sources describe him specifically as a winger.
What team does Federico Chiesa play for?
He plays for Liverpool.
How many goals has Federico Chiesa scored?
Liverpool’s club profile lists him with 5 goals in all competitions for Liverpool; some league-only stats list 2 Premier League goals.
Is Federico Chiesa injured?
The available sources mention a serious ACL injury in January 2022, but they do not confirm a current injury status.

References

  1. Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/federico-chiesa
    Supports: Current club, position, date of birth, international background, and Liverpool goals.
  2. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/223541/federico-chiesa/overview
    Supports: Date of birth, club, position label, and league goals.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico_Chiesa
    Supports: Birthplace, youth career, Fiorentina, Juventus, Liverpool move, and ACL injury history.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/234306/federico-chiesa
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, height, position, and club.
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwy5wk3lg48o
    Supports: Role as winger/attacker and injury history.