Manuela Giugliano is an Italian professional footballer celebrated for her creativity, vision, and versatility in midfield. She plays for AS Roma in Serie A Femminile and is a key figure for the Italy women’s national team.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Manuela Giugliano
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Date of Birth: 18 August 1997
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Place of Birth: Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
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Height: 1.60 m
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Position: Midfielder
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Nationality: Italian
Giugliano grew up in Istrana, Treviso, with family roots in Naples. She began playing in mixed youth teams before progressing through local clubs and making her Serie A debut as a teenager.
Club Career
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Early Clubs:
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Started at Istrana, then played for Barcon and Graphistudio Pordenone (Serie A debut).
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Torres (2014–2015):
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Gained top-flight experience and national recognition.
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Mozzanica (2015–2016):
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Scored 11 goals in 18 appearances, showcasing her attacking skills.
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Verona (2016–2017):
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Returned to Italy after a brief agreement with Atlético Madrid.
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Brescia (2017–2018):
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Won the Supercoppa Italiana and played in the UEFA Champions League.
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AC Milan (2018–2019):
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Joined as part of Milan’s entry into Serie A.
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AS Roma (2019–present):
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Signed in July 2019, becoming a cornerstone of the club’s midfield.
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Helped Roma win their first Coppa Italia (2020–21), back-to-back Serie A titles (2022–23, 2023–24), and the Supercoppa Italiana (2022–23).
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Extended her contract in 2020, marking her longest tenure with any club.
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International Career
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Italy U17:
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Starred at the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (third place) and UEFA U-17 Championship (third place).
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Italy Senior Team (2014–present):
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Debuted at age 17 and scored her first goal in 2015.
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Played in UEFA Women’s Euro 2017, 2022, and the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cups.
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Key performer in Italy’s run to the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Versatility—excels in both defensive and attacking midfield roles
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Vision and passing range, set-piece expertise, and ability to control tempo
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Strong in transition and known for her technical skill and creativity
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Style:
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Combines playmaking with defensive work rate, drawing comparisons to Andrea Pirlo for her deep-lying playmaker qualities.
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Honours & Achievements
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Club:
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Serie A Champion: 2022–23, 2023–24 (Roma)
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Coppa Italia Winner: 2020–21 (Roma)
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Supercoppa Italiana Winner: 2017 (Brescia), 2022–23 (Roma)
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International:
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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Third Place: 2014
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UEFA U-17 Championship Third Place: 2014
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Individual:
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AIC Best Women’s Player: 2019
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AIC Best Women’s XI: 2019, 2020
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Pallone Azzurro: 2015
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Personal Life
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Grew up in Istrana, Treviso, with Neapolitan family roots.
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Openly lesbian and a visible figure in Italian LGBTQ sports.
FAQs About Manuela Giugliano
What position does Manuela Giugliano play?
Midfielder (central, attacking, or deep-lying playmaker).
Which club does she play for?
AS Roma.
How old is Manuela Giugliano?
27 (born August 18, 1997).
What are her main achievements?
Multiple Serie A and Coppa Italia titles, World Cup quarter-finalist, and Italian Footballer of the Year.
What is her playing style?
Creative, technically skilled, versatile, and a set-piece specialist.
Conclusion
Manuela Giugliano stands out as one of Italy’s most talented midfielders, driving success for both AS Roma and the national team with her vision, technical ability, and leadership on the pitch.
