Sofia Cantore is an Italian professional footballer known for her pace, finishing, and versatility in attack. She plays as a forward for Juventus in Serie A Women, wearing number 9, and is a regular for the Italy national team.
Early Life and Background
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Date of Birth: 30 September 1999
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Place of Birth: Lecco, Italy
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Height: 1.68 m
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Position: Forward / Striker
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Preferred Foot: Right
Club Career
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Fiammamonza (2015–2017): Helped the club gain promotion to Serie B, becoming a standout young talent.
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Juventus (2017–present): Joined Juventus in 2017, scored her first goal for the club in March 2018, and won the Serie A title in her debut season.
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Loan Spells:
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Hellas Verona (2019–2020): 14 appearances, 3 goals
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Florentia (2020–2021): 22 appearances, 9 goals
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Sassuolo (2021–2022): 14 appearances, 8 goals; season cut short by a fibula fracture.
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After returning to Juventus, Cantore became a regular starter and key attacking figure.
Recent Stats
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2024/25 (Juventus): 35 appearances, 16 goals, 8 assists
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2023/24 (Juventus): 25 appearances, 6 goals, 5 assists
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2022/23 (Juventus): 37 appearances, 9 goals, 3 assists
International Career
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Italy U17: 8 caps, 6 goals
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Italy U19: 11 caps, 4 goals
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Italy Senior Team (2020–present): 29 caps, 3 goals (as of early 2025)
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Made her senior debut for Italy in December 2020.
Honours
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Fiammamonza: Promotion to Serie B (2016–17)
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Juventus:
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Serie A: 2017–18, 2018–19
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Coppa Italia: 2018–19
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Supercoppa Italiana runner-up: 2018
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Playing Profile
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Strengths: Acceleration, movement, clinical finishing, ability to play across the front line
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Style: Fast, direct, and intelligent in the final third, with both creative and goal-scoring instincts
Injury History
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Suffered a serious knee injury in 2018, missing most of the following season.
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Fractured right fibula in February 2022, ending her season early.
FAQs About Sofia Cantore
What position does Sofia Cantore play?
Forward/striker.
Which number does she wear for Juventus?
9.
How old is Sofia Cantore?
25 (born September 30, 1999).
What are her main achievements?
Multiple Serie A titles, Coppa Italia winner, regular Italy international, and double-digit goal seasons for Juventus.
What is her playing style?
Fast, clinical, versatile, and effective as both a scorer and creator.
Conclusion
Sofia Cantore’s journey from Fiammamonza to Juventus and the Italy national team highlights her resilience, technical quality, and consistent impact in Serie A. As number 9 for Juventus, she remains one of Italy’s most dynamic and reliable forwards.
