Mattia Bani (born 10 December 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Palermo.
Career Born in Borgo San Lorenzo, Tuscany, Bani started his career at Ligurian club Genoa's under-20 team, which plays in Campionato Nazionale Primavera.
Reggiana On 9 July 2012, Bani signed for Reggiana in a co-ownership deal for a peppercorn of €500.Genoa C.F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 31 December 2012 , PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. On 20 June 2013, Reggiana acquired Bani outright for free.Genoa C.F.C. S.p.A. bilancio (financial report and accounts) on 31 December 2013 , PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A.
Pro Vercelli On 3 July 2013, Bani joined Pro Vercelli in another co-ownership deal. In June 2014 the co-ownership of Bani and Ardizzone were renewed.
On 25 June 2015, Vercelli acquired the remaining 50% registration rights of Bani.
Chievo On 28 July 2016, Bani moved to Serie A club Chievo from Pro Vercelli for €4 million transfer fee; at the same time Chievo sold goalkeeper Simone Moschin to Vercelli also for €4 million fee. Bani was immediately returned to Vercelli on a temporary deal.
Bani formally became part of the squad of Chievo in 2017–18 Serie A pre-season. He made his club debut in competitive match in the Italian cup; on 5 January 2018 Bani made his Serie A debut against Udinese.
Bologna On 22 June 2019, Bani signed with Bologna.
Genoa On 5 October 2020, he joined Genoa on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy.
Parma On 1 February 2021, Bani joined Parma on loan with an option to buy until 30 June 2021.
Palermo On 27 July 2025, Bani joined Serie B side Palermo with multi-years contract.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReggiana2012–13Lega Pro22110—10241Pro Vercelli2013–14Lega Pro10110——1112014–15Serie B20000——2002015–1627100——2712016–1737010——380Total942200000962Chievo2017–18Serie A16020——1802018–1930010——310Total460300000490Bologna2019–20Serie A27400——274Genoa2020–21Serie A11020——130Parma2020–21Serie A7000——70Genoa2021–22Serie A17020——1902022–23Serie B33230——3622023–24Serie A27210——2822024–25Serie A20020——220Total108410000001184Career total30411160001032111
References
External links AIC profile (data by football.it)