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Alessandro Bianco
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-10-01) 1 October 2002 (age 23)
Place of birthTurin, Italy
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
PositionMidfielder
Team information
Current team
PAOK (on loan from Fiorentina)
Number22
Youth career
2009–2010Orbassano Gabetto
2010–2016Torino
2016–2019Chisola Calcio
2018–2019→ Fiorentina (loan)
2019–2021Fiorentina
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–Fiorentina8(0)
2023–2024→ Reggiana (loan)34(2)
2024–2025→ Monza (loan)34(1)
2025-→ PAOK (loan)2(1)
International career‡
2020Italy U181(0)
2021–2022Italy U205(0)
2023–2025Italy U217(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:19, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 June 2025

Alessandro Bianco (born 1 October 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League Greece club PAOK, on loan from Fiorentina.

Early life

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Alessandro Bianco was born in Turin, spending most of its youth in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in a family from Piedmont.[1][2][3]

A promising cyclist during his early years, Bianco started to play football as a 7-year-old in Orbassano, but soon joining Torino's academy, Juve's old rival.[1][2][4] After progressing through the youth ranks of the club from his hometown, Bianco was not retained by Il Toro as an under-15, and went on to play with amateur side Chisola Calcio, in Vinovo.[1][2][5][6]

Enjoying a few regional and national success with the youth team from Chisola, Bianco quickly attracted the attention of another great Serie A club, signing on loan to ACF Fiorentina in 2018, before making his move a permanent one a year later.[1][2][5]

Club career

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After a first season with Fiorentina's Primavera, where his team won the Coppa after beating the likes of Milan and Juventus,[6][7] he made his first appearances on the bench in Serie A during the 2020–21 season, under Cesare Prandelli.[1][5]

For his second season in Alberto Aquilani's primavera team, Bianco definitely became one of the most prominent member of the under-19, leading his team to another Coppa Primavera win, once more with victories against Milan and Juventus—during which he respectively delivered an assist and scored a goal from a free-kick—before defeating Genoa and eventually Lazio in the final.[1][8]

After impressing new manager Vincenzo Italiano during the early 2021–22 season,[3][9][10] Bianco made his professional debut for ACF Fiorentina on the 13 August 2021, replacing Erick Pulgar during a 4–0 home Coppa Italia win against Cosenza.[10][11][12]

Announced on a potential loan move to the Serie B team against which he made his debut,[12][13] he eventually stayed in Florence, making more bench appearances in Serie A[5] and another on the field in Coppa, again replacing Pulgar,[14] while still playing with the Primavera squad, notably during their victorious Supercoppa Primavera campaign against Empoli.[15][16]

On 13 July 2023, Bianco moved to Serie B club Reggiana on a loan deal until 30 June 2024.[17]

Upon his return from loan, Bianco made a substitute appearance for Fiorentina in their 2024–25 Serie A season opener and he started their Conference League qualifier against Puskás Akadémia, which ended in a 3–3 draw.[18]

On 30 August 2024, Bianco was loaned by Serie A side Monza.[19]

International career

[edit]

Alessandro Bianco is youth international for Italy, having already played with the under-18 before his debut professional season at Fiorentina.[1][5][6][9]

Career statistics

[edit]
As of match played 24 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClub statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fiorentina2022–23Serie A70005[a]0—120
2024–25Serie A10001[b]0—20
Total80006000140
Reggiana (loan)2023–24Serie B34230——372
Monza (loan)2024–25Serie A34110——351
Career total763406000863
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  2. ^ Appearance in UEFA Conference League

Honours

[edit]

Fiorentina Youth

Fiorentina

Individual

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Lepore, Marco (6 April 2021). "Alessandro Bianco - Da promessa del ciclismo a certezza nel calcio". Tutto Calcio Giovanile (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Collini, Marco (29 June 2021). "Babbo Bianco: "Alessandro resta in Primavera a fare la differenza. Italiano? Meglio di Gattuso coi giovani"". Labaro Viola (in Italian). Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b Di Chiaro, Michael (1 August 2021). "Alessandro Bianco, il baby regista che può prendersi la Fiorentina". Goal. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Primavera, Bianco: "Pulgar mio viola preferito. Sogno di vincere Scudetto a Firenze"". Fiorentina.it (in Italian). 12 May 2020. Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e Pallante, Daniele (6 February 2021). "Alessandro Bianco non si ferma più: prima panchina in serie A per il 2002 cresciuto nel Chisola". 11giovani (in Italian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Del Corona, Stefano; Razzolini, Filippo (2 May 2020). "Bianco a FN: "Mi ispiro a Castrovilli per diventare uno dei protagonisti nella Fiorentina dei grandi. Commisso ci ha fatto capire che ha voglia di primeggiare e con il nuovo centro sportivo..."". Fiorentina News (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021 – via quinews.net.
  7. ^ a b "Primavera, trionfo Fiorentina in Coppa Italia". Sky Sport (in Italian). 27 August 2020. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b Giannattasio, Andrea (27 April 2021). "La Primavera è abbonata alle finali Bianco: "Siamo pronti alla battaglia"". La Nazione (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Calciomercato Fiorentina, Italiano punta sui talenti fatti in casa". Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 14 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  10. ^ a b Alessandro Artuso (13 August 2021). "Fiorentina, tutti pazzi per Alessandro Bianco: chi è la giovane promessa viola". CalcioToday.it (in Italian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Cronaca Fiorentina - Cosenza - Live: la partita in diretta". Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 13 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  12. ^ a b Bergantini, Luca (18 August 2021). "Fiorentina, il Cosenza mette gli occhi su Alessandro Bianco". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  13. ^ Bargellini, Luca (17 August 2021). "Cosenza, asse caldo con la Fiorentina: dopo Gori possono arrivare Dalle Mura e Bianco". TUTTOmercatoWEB.com (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  14. ^ Zamorano, Javier (15 December 2021). "Alcanzó a jugar 10 minutos: Erick Pulgar abandonó lesionado en triunfo de la Fiorentina". BioBioChile (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Bianco: "Torreira punto di riferimento. Mi sento un leader di questa squadra"". Viola News (in Italian). Gazzetta dello Sport. 8 December 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  16. ^ a b "La Fiorentina Primavera vince la Supercoppa: battuto l'Empoli ai rigori". La Nazione (in Italian). 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  17. ^ "L'AC Reggiana annuncia lingaggio di Alessandro Bianco" (in Italian). Reggiana. 14 July 2023.
  18. ^ "Fiorentina v Puskas Akadémia game report". UEFA. 22 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Benvenuto Alessandro Bianco" [WELCOME ALESSANDRO BIANCO] (in Italian). Monza. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  20. ^ Porzio, Francesco (24 May 2023). "Inter win Coppa Italia as Lautaro Martinez brace downs Fiorentina, build momentum for Champions League final". CBS Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  21. ^ Stone, Simon (7 June 2023). "Fiorentina 1–2 West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen goal decides Europa Conference League final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Stoiximan Best Goal 9ης αγωνιστικής ο Αλεσάντρο Μπιάνκο". slgr.gr (in Greek). Online. 6 November 2025.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alessandro_Bianco&oldid=1323583231"

    Alessandro Bianco
    Personal information
    Date of birth (2002-10-01) 1 October 2002 (age 23)
    Place of birthTurin, Italy
    Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
    PositionMidfielder
    Team information
    Current team
    		PAOK (on loan from Fiorentina)
    Number22
    Youth career
    2009–2010Orbassano Gabetto
    2010–2016Torino
    2016–2019Chisola Calcio
    2018–2019→ Fiorentina (loan)
    2019–2021Fiorentina
    Senior career*
    YearsTeamApps(Gls)
    2021–Fiorentina8(0)
    2023–2024→ Reggiana (loan)34(2)
    2024–2025→ Monza (loan)34(1)
    2025-→ PAOK (loan)2(1)
    International career‡
    2020Italy U181(0)
    2021–2022Italy U205(0)
    2023–2025Italy U217(1)
    * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:19, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
    ‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 June 2025

    Alessandro Bianco (born 1 October 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League Greece club PAOK, on loan from Fiorentina.

    Early life

    Alessandro Bianco was born in Turin, spending most of its youth in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in a family from Piedmont.[1][2][3]

    A promising cyclist during his early years, Bianco started to play football as a 7-year-old in Orbassano, but soon joining Torino's academy, Juve's old rival.[1][2][4] After progressing through the youth ranks of the club from his hometown, Bianco was not retained by Il Toro as an under-15, and went on to play with amateur side Chisola Calcio, in Vinovo.[1][2][5][6]

    Enjoying a few regional and national success with the youth team from Chisola, Bianco quickly attracted the attention of another great Serie A club, signing on loan to ACF Fiorentina in 2018, before making his move a permanent one a year later.[1][2][5]

    Club career

    After a first season with Fiorentina's Primavera, where his team won the Coppa after beating the likes of Milan and Juventus,[6][7] he made his first appearances on the bench in Serie A during the 2020–21 season, under Cesare Prandelli.[1][5]

    For his second season in Alberto Aquilani's primavera team, Bianco definitely became one of the most prominent member of the under-19, leading his team to another Coppa Primavera win, once more with victories against Milan and Juventus—during which he respectively delivered an assist and scored a goal from a free-kick—before defeating Genoa and eventually Lazio in the final.[1][8]

    After impressing new manager Vincenzo Italiano during the early 2021–22 season,[3][9][10] Bianco made his professional debut for ACF Fiorentina on the 13 August 2021, replacing Erick Pulgar during a 4–0 home Coppa Italia win against Cosenza.[10][11][12]

    Announced on a potential loan move to the Serie B team against which he made his debut,[12][13] he eventually stayed in Florence, making more bench appearances in Serie A[5] and another on the field in Coppa, again replacing Pulgar,[14] while still playing with the Primavera squad, notably during their victorious Supercoppa Primavera campaign against Empoli.[15][16]

    On 13 July 2023, Bianco moved to Serie B club Reggiana on a loan deal until 30 June 2024.[17]

    Upon his return from loan, Bianco made a substitute appearance for Fiorentina in their 2024–25 Serie A season opener and he started their Conference League qualifier against Puskás Akadémia, which ended in a 3–3 draw.[18]

    On 30 August 2024, Bianco was loaned by Serie A side Monza.[19]

    International career

    Alessandro Bianco is youth international for Italy, having already played with the under-18 before his debut professional season at Fiorentina.[1][5][6][9]

    Career statistics

    As of match played 24 May 2025
    Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClub statistics
    ClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaEuropeOtherTotal
    DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Fiorentina2022–23Serie A70005[a]0—120
    2024–25Serie A10001[b]0—20
    Total80006000140
    Reggiana (loan)2023–24Serie B34230——372
    Monza (loan)2024–25Serie A34110——351
    Career total763406000863
    1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
    2. ^ Appearance in UEFA Conference League

    Honours

    Fiorentina Youth

    Fiorentina

    Individual

    References

    1. ^ a b c d e f g h Lepore, Marco (6 April 2021). "Alessandro Bianco - Da promessa del ciclismo a certezza nel calcio". Tutto Calcio Giovanile (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    2. ^ a b c d Collini, Marco (29 June 2021). "Babbo Bianco: "Alessandro resta in Primavera a fare la differenza. Italiano? Meglio di Gattuso coi giovani"". Labaro Viola (in Italian). Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    3. ^ a b Di Chiaro, Michael (1 August 2021). "Alessandro Bianco, il baby regista che può prendersi la Fiorentina". Goal. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    4. ^ "Primavera, Bianco: "Pulgar mio viola preferito. Sogno di vincere Scudetto a Firenze"". Fiorentina.it (in Italian). 12 May 2020. Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    5. ^ a b c d e Pallante, Daniele (6 February 2021). "Alessandro Bianco non si ferma più: prima panchina in serie A per il 2002 cresciuto nel Chisola". 11giovani (in Italian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    6. ^ a b c d Del Corona, Stefano; Razzolini, Filippo (2 May 2020). "Bianco a FN: "Mi ispiro a Castrovilli per diventare uno dei protagonisti nella Fiorentina dei grandi. Commisso ci ha fatto capire che ha voglia di primeggiare e con il nuovo centro sportivo..."". Fiorentina News (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021 – via quinews.net.
    7. ^ a b "Primavera, trionfo Fiorentina in Coppa Italia". Sky Sport (in Italian). 27 August 2020. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
    8. ^ a b Giannattasio, Andrea (27 April 2021). "La Primavera è abbonata alle finali Bianco: "Siamo pronti alla battaglia"". La Nazione (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
    9. ^ a b "Calciomercato Fiorentina, Italiano punta sui talenti fatti in casa". Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 14 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    10. ^ a b Alessandro Artuso (13 August 2021). "Fiorentina, tutti pazzi per Alessandro Bianco: chi è la giovane promessa viola". CalcioToday.it (in Italian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    11. ^ "Cronaca Fiorentina - Cosenza - Live: la partita in diretta". Corriere dello Sport (in Italian). 13 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    12. ^ a b Bergantini, Luca (18 August 2021). "Fiorentina, il Cosenza mette gli occhi su Alessandro Bianco". MondoPrimavera (in Italian). Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    13. ^ Bargellini, Luca (17 August 2021). "Cosenza, asse caldo con la Fiorentina: dopo Gori possono arrivare Dalle Mura e Bianco". TUTTOmercatoWEB.com (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    14. ^ Zamorano, Javier (15 December 2021). "Alcanzó a jugar 10 minutos: Erick Pulgar abandonó lesionado en triunfo de la Fiorentina". BioBioChile (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    15. ^ a b "Bianco: "Torreira punto di riferimento. Mi sento un leader di questa squadra"". Viola News (in Italian). Gazzetta dello Sport. 8 December 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    16. ^ a b "La Fiorentina Primavera vince la Supercoppa: battuto l'Empoli ai rigori". La Nazione (in Italian). 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    17. ^ "L'AC Reggiana annuncia lingaggio di Alessandro Bianco" (in Italian). Reggiana. 14 July 2023.
    18. ^ "Fiorentina v Puskas Akadémia game report". UEFA. 22 August 2024.
    19. ^ "Benvenuto Alessandro Bianco" [WELCOME ALESSANDRO BIANCO] (in Italian). Monza. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
    20. ^ Porzio, Francesco (24 May 2023). "Inter win Coppa Italia as Lautaro Martinez brace downs Fiorentina, build momentum for Champions League final". CBS Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
    21. ^ Stone, Simon (7 June 2023). "Fiorentina 1–2 West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen goal decides Europa Conference League final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
    22. ^ "Stoiximan Best Goal 9ης αγωνιστικής ο Αλεσάντρο Μπιάνκο". slgr.gr (in Greek). Online. 6 November 2025.
    • Profile at the ACF Fiorentina website (in Italian)
    • Alessandro Bianco at Soccerway
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