Simone Ghidotti (born 19 March 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Parma.
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.
Loan to Gubbio On 18 July 2021, he moved to Gubbio on a season-long loan.
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.
Parma On 1 September 2026, Ghidotti moved to Parma in Serie A, returning to the top tier for the first time in 7 years.
Personal life On 23 August 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition+ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPergolettese (loan)2019–20Serie C21010—202302020–21Serie C35000——350Total56010—20590Gubbio (loan)2021–22Serie C35010—20380Como2022–23Serie B18010——190Avellino (loan)2023–24Serie C38000—40320Sampdoria (loan)2024–25Serie B9010——100Career total156040—801680
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