Federico Steffanoni (born 4 September 2008) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atalanta U23.
Club career
Born in Treviglio, Province of Bergamo, Steffanoni first played for local clubs Bussola and Vidalengo, before joining the Atalanta Youth Sector in 2014, growing trough the youth ranks and winning the ten years later.
He first made strides with the under-20 during the 2024–25 season, being a standout in both Campionato Primavera and UEFA Youth League. He was named the revelation of the Campionato Primavera at the end of the season.
In October 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Atalanta BC.
That same month he first featured on the team sheet with the first team under Gian Piero Gasperini, during a Serie A game against Venezia.
He started playing for the reserve team in Serie C during the 2025–26 season.
Steffanoni made his professional debut with Atalanta U23 on 4 October 2025, coming on as a late substitute for Alberto Manzoni in a 1–1 home Serie C draw to Foggia. Only a few days later, he made his first start in a 2–1 away Serie C win over Cosenza, later becoming one of the team focal points during that season.
International career
Steffanoni is a youth international for Italy, having played for the under-17, under-18 and under-19.
With the under-17, he was part of the team that reached the semi-finals in both the 2025 Euro and World cup, along the likes of Samuele Inácio, Luca Reggiani and Christian Comotto.
Honours Atalanta
: 2023–24
Italy U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2025
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