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Raoul Bellanova
Italian footballer (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Raoul Bellanova (born 17 May 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for Serie A club Atalanta and the Italy national team.
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Club career
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Bordeaux
In July 2019, Bellanova was officially presented as a Bordeaux player.[5] On 10 August 2019, he made his debut in senior football, starting in the opening match of the 2019–20 Ligue 1 season against Angers.[6] Having made several positioning mistakes that led to three goals from his right flank, he was subbed off 63 minutes into the game by the team's coach Paulo Sousa.[7][better source needed]
Loan moves to Atalanta and Pescara
On 30 January 2020, Bellanova joined Atalanta on a 1.5-year loan with an option to purchase.[8] He made his Serie A debut on 14 July in a 6–2 victory against Brescia.[9]
On 24 September 2020, Atalanta loaned him to Serie B club Pescara.[10]
Cagliari
On 31 August 2021, he joined Cagliari on loan with an option-to-buy.[11] On 31 May 2022, Cagliari exercised their option to sign the player permanently.[12]
Loan to Inter Milan
On 6 July 2022, Inter Milan announced the signing of Bellanova on loan from Cagliari for the 2022–23 season.[13]
Torino
On 1 July 2023, Bellanova was signed by Torino for €8 million from Cagliari.[14][15] He signed a four-year contract with the Granata and made his debut on 14 August, as a starter in a Coppa Italia match against Feralpisalò, won 2–1. The following Monday he made his league debut with Torino in the 0–0 draw against Cagliari.[16] On 16 February 2024, he scored his first goal for Torino, opening the score in a 2–0 victory against Lecce.[17] He also started the following season with Torino, playing one game in the Coppa Italia match and a 2–2 draw against Milan before being sold.
Return to Atalanta
On 22 August 2024, Bellanova was sold to Atalanta for a transfer fee of approximately €25 million including bonuses.[18][19]
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International career
In October 2017, Bellanova represented Italy national under-19 football team in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.[20] He debuted in a 4–0 victory against Moldova on 4 October.[citation needed] In November 2018, Bellanova played for Italy under-20 national team in a match against Germany.[21]
On 24 March 2024, Bellanova debuted for the Italian senior squad in a friendly match against Ecuador.[22] Later that year, on 6 June, he was selected in the Italian squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[23]
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Style of play
Bellanova is a physically strong, quick, fast, offensive-minded right-back with good defensive positioning and reading of the game. Besides his regular position of a full-back or wing-back on the right flank, he can also play as a centre-back (in both, three and four-player defensive line) or as a wide midfielder in a 3–5–2 formation.[24]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 25 May 2025[25]
- Includes Coupe de France, Coppa Italia
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International
- As of match played 20 March 2025[26]
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Honours
Inter Milan
- Coppa Italia: 2022–23[27]
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2022[28]
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2022–23[29]
Individual
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2023–24[30]
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