Danilo Giacinto Ventola

Danilo Giacinto Ventola (born 11 September 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie D club Bitonto.

Club career Ascoli Ventola started playing for the Under-19 squad of Ascoli in the 2016–17 season. In March 2018 he received five call-ups to the senior squad of Ascoli, but did not see any field time.

Loan to Genoa On 17 August 2018, he signed a three-year professional contract with Ascoli and joined Serie A club Genoa on loan with a purchase option. He played for Genoa's Under-19 squad in the 2018–19 season, without any call-ups to the senior squad.

Genoa Loan to Rimini On 3 August 2019, Ventola joined Serie C club Rimini on a season-long loan.

He made his professional Serie C debut for Rimini on 21 September 2019 in a game against Carpi. He started the game and was substituted at half-time.

Return to Ascoli Loan to Imolese On 29 August 2020, he was loaned by Serie C club Imolese.

Loan to Turris On 28 January 2021, he moved on loan to Serie C club Turris until the end of the 2020–21 season.

Loan to Virtus Francavilla On 20 August 2021, he joined Virtus Francavilla on loan.

Loans to Recanatese and Fidelis Andria On 19 July 2022, Ventola was loaned to Recanatese. On 6 January 2023, he moved on a new loan to Fidelis Andria.

Release by Ascoli On 25 August 2023, his contract with Ascoli was terminated by mutual consent.

Personal life He is a nephew of former player Nicola Ventola.