Martina Lenzini Biography: Juventus & Italy’s Reliable Defender

Martina Lenzini is an Italian professional footballer celebrated for her defensive intelligence, versatility, and consistency. She plays as a centre-back (and can also operate at right-back) for Juventus in Serie A Women, wearing number 71, and is a regular for the Italy national team.

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Early Life and Background

  • Date of Birth: 23 July 1998

  • Place of Birth: Fanano (Pavullo nel Frignano), Italy

  • Height: 1.73 m


Club Career

  • Olimpia Vignola (2012–2014): 21 appearances, 3 goals

  • Brescia (2014–2017): 28 appearances, 1 goal

  • Imolese (loan, 2014–2015): 18 appearances, 2 goals

  • Juventus (2017–present): Over 120 appearances, 1 goal (as of early 2025); number 71

  • Sassuolo (loan, 2018–2021): 53 appearances

Lenzini joined Juventus in 2017, helping the club win its first-ever Serie A title. She spent three seasons on loan at Sassuolo to gain first-team experience before returning to Juventus in 2021, where she became a regular starter and key defensive figure. She has since helped Juventus win multiple Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana titles. In March 2025, Lenzini extended her contract with Juventus until 2028.


International Career

  • Italy U17: 6 caps

  • Italy U19: 10 caps

  • Italy U23: 2 caps

  • Italy Senior Team (2020–present): 11+ caps

Lenzini debuted for the Italy senior national team in 2020 after representing the country at all youth levels.


2024/25 Season Stats (Juventus)

  • Serie A Women: 15 appearances, 1,284 minutes, 3 assists, 0 goals

  • 2023/24: 30 appearances, 1 goal, 3 assists

  • 2022/23: 40 appearances, 1 goal, 2 assists


Honours

With Brescia:

  • Serie A: 2015–16

  • Coppa Italia: 2015–16

  • Supercoppa Italiana: 2015–16, 2016–17

With Juventus:

  • Serie A: 2017–18, 2021–22

  • Coppa Italia: 2021–22, 2022–23

  • Supercoppa Italiana: 2021–22, 2023–24


Playing Profile

  • Position: Centre-back, right-back

  • Number: 71

  • Strengths: Tactical awareness, versatility, composure, and leadership


Personal Life

Martina Lenzini is a lifelong Juventus supporter and has spoken about the pride of playing at the Juventus Stadium, fulfilling a childhood dream.1


FAQs About Martina Lenzini

What position does Martina Lenzini play?
Centre-back and right-back.

Which number does she wear for Juventus?
71.

How old is Martina Lenzini?
26 (born July 23, 1998).

What are her main achievements?
Multiple Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana titles with Brescia and Juventus.

What is her playing style?
Versatile, composed, tactically intelligent, and a leader in defense.


Conclusion

Martina Lenzini’s journey from Fanano to Juventus and the Italy national team highlights her reliability, versatility, and growth into one of Serie A’s most trusted defenders. As number 71 for Juventus, she remains a cornerstone of both club and country’s defensive lines.