Nicolò Contiliano

Nicolò Contiliano (born 6 August 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Cosenza.

Early life Contiliano was born in Trapani, where his mother, former basketball player Anna Malisardi, was playing at the time.

He moved to Ferrara with his family in 2009, He went on to play basketball in Vis Ferrara's youth sector for one season, before switching to football. and kept the same role after being promoted to the under-19 team at the start of the 2022–23 season.

During the same campaign, Contiliano signed his first professional contract with SPAL, On 18 March 2023, he made his professional debut, starting in a 2–0 league loss against Südtirol. He went on to be a part of the team that suffered relegation to Serie C at the end of the season. In October of the same year, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.

On 1 August 2024, Contiliano joined newly promoted Serie C club Carpi on a season-long loan.

International career In June 2023, Contiliano received his first international call-up, joining a training camp with the Italian under-19 national team in preparation to the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Style of play Contiliano is mainly a holding midfielder, who can also cover in the box-to-box role. He has been regarded for his athleticism, his positioning, his defensive attributes and his leadership skills. A natural left-footer, he has also been praised for his wide passing range, despite not having notable finishing skills.

Personal life Contiliano's mother, Anna Malisardi, is a former basketball player.

His sister, Alice, is a competitive swimmer.

Career statistics

Club

Honours SPAL Under-18

Under-18 National Championship: 2021–22