Nikola Sekulov

Nikola Sekulov (; born 18 February 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Sampdoria. Born in Italy, Sekulov represented Macedonia internationally at youth level, before switching to Italy in 2018.

Club career Born in Piacenza, Italy, to Macedonian parents, Sekulov began his youth career at Piacenza in 2007, remaining there until 2012 when he moved to Parma. In 2015 he joined Pro Piacenza, before moving to Juventus in 2016. On 22 September 2021, Sekulov scored his first goal in his career in a 2–1 win against Triestina. On 17 October, Sekulov scored a brace in a 2–1 win against Seregno. On 29 October, Sekulov extended his contract with Juventus until 2025.

On 7 December 2022, Sekulov scored Juventus Next Gen's 2–0 in their victory against Padova in Coppa Italia Serie C after carrying the ball from his own half. On 15 July 2023, he joined Serie B side Cremonese on loan. On 12 January 2024, the loan was terminated early. On 30 March, he made his first-team debut, entering the field in the final minutes of a 1–0 away defeat to Lazio. He became the first player to play in the Serie A, in Serie B and in Serie C in the same season.

On 29 August 2025, Sekulov was loaned by Carrarese of Serie B, with an option to buy.

International career Sekulov represented Macedonia internationally at youth level until the under-17s, switching allegiance to Italy in 2018.

Style of play A half-winger , Sekulov has been likened to former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio for his technical qualities, movements, and height.

Honours Juventus Next Gen Coppa Italia Serie C runner-up: 2022–23

Italy U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2019