Filippo Ranocchia

Filippo Ranocchia (born 14 May 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Palermo.

Club career

Early career Ranocchia began his youth career at Scuola Calcio Monte Malbe, playing between the Pulcini (under-11) and Esordienti (under-13). He joined Perugia's youth sector in 2013, scouted by Roberto Goretti. During the 2017–18 season, Ranocchia played 19 games for the Primavera (under-19) team; he signed his first professional contract on 16 July 2018. He made his Serie B debut for Perugia on 30 March 2019, in a game against Livorno as an 88th-minute substitute for Marcello Falzerano.

On 2 September 2019, the loan was terminated early and Ranocchia joined Juventus' youth squad. In 2019–20 Ranocchia played one game for Serie C side Juventus U23 – the reserve team of Juventus – on 25 January 2020, in a 3–2 defeat to Pro Patria.

He became a permanent member of Juventus U23 in the 2020–21 season, scoring first senior career goal in a 2–1 away win against Giana Erminio on 3 October 2020. Ranocchia played 31 games that season, scoring four goals. He made his debut on 12 September, in a 2–1 defeat against Cosenza. On 30 April 2022, Ranocchia scored the decisive goal in the 13th minute of added time in a 2–1 win against Serie B leaders Lecce. He ended the 2021–22 season with 32 league games (30 in the regular season ).

On 21 July 2022, newly-promoted Serie A side Monza signed Ranocchia on a one-year loan, with option to buy and counter option in favour of Juventus. He made his Serie A debut for Monza on 14 August, as a starter in a 2–1 defeat to Torino. On 22 October, Ranocchia scored his first Serie A goal, via a direct free kick in a 4–1 defeat away to AC Milan.

On 17 July 2023, Juventus loaned him to Empoli with option and counteroption to buy.

Palermo On 18 January 2024, Ranocchia signed a contract with Palermo until 30 June 2028.

International career In 2015, Ranocchia was called up for a training camp with the Italy national under-15 team.

Style of play Ranocchia is a midfielder who mainly plays as a mezzala, but can also play as a deep-lying playmaker.

Honours Juventus Coppa Italia: 2020–21 Supercoppa Italiana: 2020