Luca_Ercolani

Luca Ercolani

Luca Ercolani

Italian professional footballer

Luca Ercolani (born 25 November 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie C Group C club Foggia.

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Club career

Manchester United

Having previously been a gymnast in his early years, Ercolani soon turned his attentions to football.[2] He started his youth career with USD Classe, before moving to Ravenna until 2012.[3] After a stint with Rimini, Ercolani moved to Forlì.[3] He was later signed on loan by Cesena, though I Bianconeri would choose not to sign the player.[4] In July 2016, having been scouted by David Williams a year prior, Ercolani completed a transfer to Premier League club Manchester United.[2][3] He remained with the English club until the start of 2021, appearing at U18, U19, U21 and U23 level; notably featuring in the EFL Trophy and UEFA Youth League.[5] Ercolani did train with the first-team squad on numerous occasions under both José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.[3]

During the 2019–20 season, having spent time out with an injury, Ercolani - on the advice of some of the club's coaches - completed his UEFA B coaching qualification.[6][7][8]

Carpi

On 8 January 2021, having previously extended his Manchester United contract until June 2021 in May 2020, Ercolani returned to Italy with Serie C side Carpi; penning terms until June 2022.[9][10][11] He made his senior debut on 20 January during an away match against Matelica, as he featured for the full duration of a 1–0 loss at Stadio Helvia Recina.[5] Further appearances arrived that month versus Sambenedettese and Feralpisalò.[5] Ercolani was sent off for the first time in senior football on 7 February against Imolese.[5] Following the 2020–21 season, Carpi was excluded from the Italian leagues due to debts, making him a free agent.

Catania

On 13 August 2021, he signed a contract with Catania for the term of one season with an optional second year.[12]

On 9 April 2022, he was released together with all of his Catania teammates following the club's exclusion from Italian football due to its inability to overcome a number of financial issues.[13]

Fidelis Andria

On 28 July 2022, Ercolani joined Fidelis Andria.[14]

Alessandria

On 18 August 2023, he reached an agreement with Alessandria on the basis of a one-year contract with an option for a second year.[15]

Foggia

On 30 January 2024, Ercolani moved to Foggia.[16]

International career

Ercolani won five caps for Italy at under-20 level, having made his debut in October 2018.[2]

Style of play

Ercolani started out as a striker, though later switched to play as a centre-back after joining Forlì.[2][17] He is also capable of playing at full-back.[2]

Career statistics

As of 2 May 2021.[5]
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  1. Appearance in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. [1]
    Luca Ercolani at WorldFootball.net
  2. [2]
    "Chi è Luca Ercolani, da Forlì al rinnovo di contratto con il Manchester United". Fanpage. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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    "Luca Ercolani, il ravennate che ha giocato nel Manchester United". Ravenna & Dintorni. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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    "Dal Forlì a Old Trafford con l'Under23 dello United: Luca Ercolani, storia di un '99 romagnolo a Manchester". Gianluca Di Marzio. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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    Luca Ercolani at Soccerway
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    "Luca Ercolani taking his coaching badges". Manchester United. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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    "Man Utd defender Luca Ercolani joins Serie C side Carpi". Manchester United. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  8. [8]
    "Calcio, Luca Ercolani è a Ravenna per completare la riabilitazione: "Al Manchester ho marcato Ibra, ma che emozione quando Mourinho mi chiamava per nome"". SettesereQui. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Luca Ercolani signs new contract with Man Utd". Manchester United. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Ufficiale l'arrivo di Luca Ercolani dal Manchester United a titolo definitivo". Carpi. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  11. [11]
    "Ritorno in Italia per Ercolani: dal Manchester United al Carpi". Il Resto del Carlino. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Luca Ercolani al Catania: contratto annuale con opzione" (in Italian). Catania. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Delibera del Presidente federale: revocata l'affiliazione al Calcio Catania" (in Italian). FIGC.it. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  14. [14]
    "FIDELIS, IL DIFENSORE LUCA ERCOLANI PER LA SQUADRA GUIDATA DA MIRKO CUDINI" (in Italian). Fidelis Andria. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  15. [15]
    "LUCA ERCOLANI NUOVO DIFENSORE GRIGIO" [LUCA ERCOLANI IS A NEW DEFENDER] (in Italian). Alessandria. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  16. [16]
    "MERCATO ALESSANDRIA CALCIO" [ALESSANDRIA FOOTBALL MARKET] (in Italian). Alessandria. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  17. [17]
    "Il ravennate Luca Ercolani rinnova il contratto con il Machester United". Ravenna Web Tv. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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