Alberto Manzoni

Alberto Manzoni (born 25 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Atalanta U23.

Early life Manzoni was born in Treviglio and moved to France as a 5-year old where he stayed for four years. At the age of 9 he moved back to Italy in Cassano d'Adda, and shortly after joined Atalanta's youth academy.

Club career Manzoni worked his way up the Atalanta youth academy after joining in 2014, and spent one year on loan with Giana Erminio as an under-15. On 24 October 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Atalanta. On 14 August 2024, he made his professional debut as a substitute in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup, a 2–0 defeat to Real Madrid.

International career Manzoni is a youth international for Italy, having been called up to the Italy U19 in February 2024.

Style of play Manzoni is a max box to box midfielder. He started his career as a striker, then as a winger, then moved behind the forwards and as an inside midfielder during his time in the under-15s. He has an eye for scoring goals because of his development.