Overview
- The defender died on February 2 after a prolonged, incurable illness, as confirmed by club statements and Italian media.
- He leaves his wife and a young daughter, with reports noting years of treatment following his retirement in 2022.
- An Inter youth product, he logged nearly 400 professional appearances for Cremonese, Pro Patria, Vicenza, Perugia, SPAL, Spezia, FeralpiSalò and Desenzano.
- As SPAL captain from 2014 to 2017, he led the club to consecutive promotions from Serie C to Serie A, though he never played in the top flight.
- Condolences were issued by former clubs including Inter and Cremonese, while Ferrara’s reconstituted SPAL announced his death and supporters had recently displayed a banner of support.