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Nicolò Barella

Nicolò Barella is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Inter Milan and the Italy national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nicolò Barella is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Inter Milan and the Italy national team. Born in Cagliari in 1997, he came through the Cagliari youth system before moving to Inter in 2019. He has won major domestic honours with Inter and was part of Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad.

Early life and youth career

Barella was born in Cagliari, Sardinia, on 7 February 1997. He joined Cagliari’s youth system at a young age and progressed through the club setup before signing his first professional contract in 2014.

Club career

Barella made his senior breakthrough with Cagliari and later moved to Inter Milan in 2019. At Inter, he established himself as a regular starter in midfield and contributed to the club’s domestic success. He has won multiple Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana titles with Inter.

International career

Barella became a senior Italy international and was selected for major tournaments. He was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2020.

Style of play

He is primarily used as a central midfielder, with the ability to play in deeper or more advanced midfield roles. Sources describe him as technically strong and highly active off the ball.

Key facts

  • Born in Cagliari on 7 February 1997.
  • Developed in the Cagliari youth system and began his professional career there.
  • Joined Inter Milan in 2019 and became a regular starter in midfield.
  • Has represented Italy at senior international level.
  • Was part of Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020 championship team.
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Canadian context

He is relevant to Canadian readers through international football coverage, UEFA competitions, and Inter Milan’s global following; there is no specific Canada-based connection in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Nicolò Barella play?
He plays mainly as a central midfielder and can also operate as a defensive or attacking midfielder.
Which club does Nicolò Barella play for?
He plays for Inter Milan.
Where was Nicolò Barella born?
He was born in Cagliari, Italy.
Did Nicolò Barella win Euro 2020?
Yes. He was part of Italy’s squad that won UEFA Euro 2020.
Which youth club did Nicolò Barella come through?
He came through the Cagliari youth system.

References

  1. Inter Milan — https://www.inter.it/en/teams/first-team/player/nicolo-barella
    Supports: Birth date, position, current club, squad information, club honours, and career overview.
  2. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/nicolo-barella/profil/spieler/255942
    Supports: Birth place, date of birth, height, position, current club, contract dates, and player profile.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicol%C3%B2_Barella
    Supports: Youth background and that he is a youth exponent of Cagliari Calcio.
  4. UEFA — https://it.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250066739--nicolo-barella/
    Supports: Player role and competition statistics.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/204441/nicolo-barella
    Supports: Nationality, position, club, and player profile details.