Michele Besaggio (born 28 April 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Avellino.
Career Youth career Besaggio started playing football in 2006, aged four, when he joined a local grassroots club in Merlara. He then played for Urbana, before entering Vicenza's youth sector at the age of 14. He spent two years with the Biancorossi, before being released and subsequently signed by Genoa in August 2018.
Having impressed in his performances for the under-17 team in his first months at the club, Besaggio was then promoted to the under-19 side, as he featured for them in the Torneo di Viareggio in March 2019. The midfielder spent three more seasons with Genoa's Primavera team (which he also captained), without making a single official appearance for the senior squad.
Juventus Next Gen On 25 August 2022, Besaggio joined Serie A club Juventus on a year-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent, and was promptly assigned to their reserve team.
On 3 September, he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for Samuel Iling-Junior in the Serie C match against Trento, which ended in a 2–0 win for his side. He then scored his first professional goal on 2 October, netting a penalty kick in the 1–1 league draw against Pergolettese.
Brescia On 29 August 2023, Besaggio signed with Brescia.
Avellino On 18 July 2025, Besaggio joined Avellino on a three-year contract.
Style of play Besaggio has been described as a well-rounded, right-footed midfielder, who can either play as a number 10 or a mezzala. He has been mainly regarded for his technical abilities, his strength, his work rate and his leadership skills.
He has cited Alessandro Del Piero, Philippe Coutinho and Goran Pandev as his biggest sources of inspiration.
Personal life Besaggio is a self-declared supporter of Juventus.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJuventus Next Gen2022–23Serie C3420060402Career total3420360402
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