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Luca Ercolani (born 25 November 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie C Group C club Foggia.
Club career
= Manchester United
=Having previously been a gymnast in his early years, Ercolani soon turned his attentions to football. He started his youth career with USD Classe, before moving to Ravenna until 2012. After a stint with Rimini, Ercolani moved to Forlì. He was later signed on loan by Cesena, though I Bianconeri would choose not to sign the player. In July 2016, having been scouted by David Williams a year prior, Ercolani completed a transfer to Premier League club Manchester United. 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. Ercolani did train with the first-team squad on numerous occasions under both José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
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.
= 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. 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. Further appearances arrived that month versus Sambenedettese and Feralpisalò. Ercolani was sent off for the first time in senior football on 7 February against Imolese. 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.
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.
= Fidelis Andria
=On 28 July 2022, Ercolani joined Fidelis Andria.
= 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.
= Foggia
=On 30 January 2024, Ercolani moved to Foggia.
International career
Ercolani won five caps for Italy at under-20 level, having made his debut in October 2018.
Style of play
Ercolani started out as a striker, though later switched to play as a centre-back after joining Forlì. He is also capable of playing at full-back.
Career statistics
As of 2 May 2021.
References
External links
Luca Ercolani at Soccerway
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