Alberto Paleari


Alberto Andrea Paleari is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Torino.

Club career

AC Milan

Born in Giussano, Lombardy, Paleari started his career at hometown club Seregno. In June 2008 he signed for Serie A club AC Milan. He was the starting keeper of Primavera under-20 team from the 2008–09 season to 2010–11 season. In 2010, he was second graded in the Italian championship losing the last match against Atalanta. In 2011, he was promoted to the senior squad, coached by Massimiliano Allegri, choosing to wear the number 61.

Ponte San Pietro

In August 2011, Paleari signed for Serie D club Ponte San Pietro. In the 2011–12 season he played 37 matches for the club.

Tritium

In summer 2012, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Tritium.

Virtus Verona

In 2013, he moved to Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Virtus Verona. He played 34 matches and won the award for "Best Goalkeeper of the Year", announced by the three most important national sports daily newspapers.

Mantova

In July 2014, he moved to Lega Pro club Mantova, where he collected two matches in Coppa Italia.

Giana Erminio

In 2015, Paleari moved to fellow Lega Pro club Giana Erminio.

Cittadella

In 2016 he joined Serie B club Cittadella, where he played until 2021.

Genoa

On 2 October 2020, he joined Serie A club Genoa, on loan with an obligation to buy. He made his debut on 30 November 2020 in a Serie A match against Parma.

Benevento

On 17 July 2021, he moved to Serie B club Benevento, on loan with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy. On 17 June 2022, Benevento exercised their option to buy.

Torino

On 19 July 2024, Paleari signed a contract with Serie A club Torino for two seasons, with an option for a third. He went on to play one Serie A match under head coach Paolo Vanoli during the 2024–25 season, his first with the club.

International career

Paleari was part of Italy squad at 2013 and 2015 Summer Universiade. In 2013, he played with no. 22 and in 2015 with no. 1.
In the 2015 edition, Paleari and his teammates won the gold medal against South of Korea.