Benedetta Glionna is an Italian professional footballer known for her speed, technical ability, and attacking flair. She plays as a forward for AS Roma in Serie A Femminile and is a regular for the Italy women’s national team.
Early Life and Background
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Date of Birth: 26 July 1999
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Place of Birth: Napoli, Italy
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Height: 1.72 m
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Position: Forward / Winger
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Preferred Foot: Left
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Nationality: Italian
Glionna began her football journey with Fiammamonza, making her senior debut at just 14 and quickly establishing herself as a prolific scorer in the lower leagues
Club Career
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Fiammamonza (2013–2017):
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Promoted to the senior team at 14, scoring over 70 goals and helping the club earn promotion to Serie B
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Juventus (2017–2021):
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Joined Juventus for their debut Serie A season, scoring 11 goals in her first year and helping the club win their first league title
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Won the Serie A and Coppa Italia double in 2018–19, but injuries limited her appearances in later seasons.
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Hellas Verona (loan, 2019–2020):
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Regained form with 5 goals in 16 league appearances
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Empoli (loan, 2020–2021):
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Flourished under coach Alessandro Spugna, scoring 10 league goals in 18 games and 15 in all competitions, including a hat-trick of direct free-kicks against Juventus in the Coppa Italia
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AS Roma (2021–present):
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Signed in July 2021, following coach Spugna to the club.
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Became the first Roma player to score in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, netting a brace against Glasgow City in August 2022
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Key contributor to Roma’s first Serie A title and Supercoppa Italiana win in 2022–23
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International Career
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Youth:
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Regular for Italy’s U17 and U19 teams, scoring crucial goals in European qualifiers
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Senior:
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Debuted for Italy on 20 January 2018 against France
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Scored her first senior international goal on 25 October 2024 in a friendly win over Malta
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Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Explosive pace, dribbling, technical skill, and ability to beat defenders one-on-one
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Style:
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Dynamic winger or forward, comfortable on either flank, and dangerous from set pieces
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Achievements & Honours
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Serie A Champion: Juventus (2017–18), Roma (2022–23)
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Coppa Italia Winner: Juventus (2018–19)
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Supercoppa Italiana Winner: Juventus (2019), Roma (2022–23)
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Individual:
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European Golden Girl Trophy (Best Italian U21 Player, 2018)
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FAQs About Benedetta Glionna
What position does Benedetta Glionna play?
Forward/winger.
Which club does she play for?
AS Roma.
How old is Benedetta Glionna?
25 (born July 26, 1999).
What are her main achievements?
Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana titles, Golden Girl award, Italy international.
What is her playing style?
Fast, technical, and creative, with a knack for scoring and assisting.
Conclusion
Benedetta Glionna has emerged as one of Italy’s most exciting attacking talents, helping drive AS Roma’s rise in Serie A and making her mark with the national team through her skill and determination
