Benito Nicolas Viola (born 12 October 1989) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Ravenna. He is the older brother of fellow footballer Alessio Viola.
Career Reggina Viola was born in Oppido Mamertina, in the same province of Reggina Calcio. Viola made his Serie A debut for Reggina on 11 January 2009 against S.S. Lazio. He also played twice at 2008–09 Coppa Italia.
Palermo On 30 January 2012, Palermo announced to have purchased Viola from Reggina in a co-ownership agreement with the club, for €1.8 million in a -year contract.U.S. Città di Palermo S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2012 , PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. The player would stay on loan at Reggina until the end of the 2011–12 Serie B season.
Ternana On 1 July 2013, Ternana acquired Viola from Reggina, with Palermo retained the 50% registration rights. In June 2015 the co-ownership deal expired, as Ternana did not purchase him from Palermo. However, Palermo also released Viola for free.
Novara On 2 August 2015, Viola was signed by Novara Calcio.
Benevento On 31 January 2017, Viola was signed by Benevento in a -year contract.
Bologna On 20 October 2021, he signed with Bologna.
Cagliari On 2 July 2022, Viola joined Cagliari on a two-year contract.
Ravenna On 26 November 2025, Viola signed with Ravenna playing in Serie C.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReggina2007–08Serie A0010——102008–095020——702009–10Serie B9210——1022010–1130510—103252011–1222610——236Total661360—107313Palermo2012–13Serie A6010——70Ternana2013–14Serie B25110——2612014–1539320——413Total64430——674Novara2015–16Serie B37321—204142016–1721320——233Total58641—20647Benevento2016–17Serie B14000—501902017–18Serie A24210——2522018–19Serie B24521—202862019–2027911——28102020–21Serie A17510——185Total1062152—7011823Bologna2021–22Serie A6000——60Cagliari2022–23Serie B16121—302122023–24Serie A26521——2862024–25Serie A27310——283Total69952—307711Career total37554245—13041258
References
External links Profile at La Gazzetta 2008-09
Profile at Reggina