Simone Ghidotti

Simone Ghidotti (born 19 March 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Sampdoria.

Club career Fiorentina Born in Brescia, Ghidotti was a youth exponent of Fiorentina.

Loan to Pergolettese On 19 July 2019, Ghidotti was loaned to newly- promoted Serie C club Pergolettese on a season-long loan deal. Five weeks later, on 25 August, he made his professional debut in Serie C, in a 2–0 away defeat against Como. On 22 September, he kept his first clean sheet for the club in a 0–0 away draw against Novara. One week later, on 29 September, he kept his second clean sheet for Pergolettese, in a 0–0 away draw with Pro Vercelli. Ghidotti ended his first loan spell with 23 appearances, 30 goals conceded, and 6 clean sheets, successfully helping the club avoid relegation to Serie D, with a 3–3 draw (on aggregate) against Pianese in the play-out.

On 22 September 2020, the loan was extended for another season. Ghidotti made his seasonal debut five days later, on 27 September in a 3–3 away draw against Lucchese. On 18 October, he kept his first clean sheet for the club, in a 1–0 home win over Pro Sesto, and four days later, on 22 October, his second consecutive clean sheet in a 0–0 away draw with Como. Ghidotti became Pergolettese's first-choice goalkeeper early in the season. He kept his third clean sheet in December, in a 2–0 home win over Novara. On 11 April 2021, Ghidotti was given a straight red card in the 93rd minute of a 1–0 home defeat against Piacenza. Ghidotti ended his second season at Pergolettese with 35 appearances, 44 goals conceded and 11 clean sheets.

Como On 20 July 2022, Ghidotti signed a three-year contract with Como.

Avellino On 12 July 2023, Ghidotti joined Avellino on a season-long loan.

Sampdoria On 1 August 2024, Ghidotti signed a three-year contract with Sampdoria. The first season of the contract is a loan, followed by an obligation to buy.

Personal life On 23 August 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19.

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