Michele Somma

Michele Somma (born 16 March 1995) is an Italian footballer who plays as a central defender for club Piacenza.

Club career Somma joined Brescia Calcio in a temporary deal on 10 July 2015. On 1 February 2016, Roma signed Ismail H'Maidat from Brescia for €3.15 million, with Somma (for €1.8 million) and Emanuele Ndoj (for €1.2 million) moved to opposite direction.

In August 2018 he signed for Deportivo La Coruña in Spain, playing two seasons in the Segunda División league. He left Spain for Serie C club Palermo in the summer of 2020.

On 1 September 2022, Palermo announced to have terminated Somma's contracted by mutual consent. A few days later, Somma signed for Serie D regional rivals Catania on a free transfer.

On 15 December 2023, Somma joined Serie D club Piacenza until the end of the season, with an option for the 2024–25 season.

International career Somma has represented Italy from under-16 to under-20 level. He featured in their 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying campaign.

On 12 August 2015, he made his debut with Italy U21 side, in a friendly match against Hungary.

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Personal life He is the son of football coach Mario Somma.