Francesco Margiotta
Francesco Margiotta is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie D club Nardò.
Career
Born in Turin, Piedmont, Margiotta started his career at Serie A side Juventus, signing a four-year contract in 2011. In 2012, he was loaned to Carrarese. In 2013, Margiotta was loaned to Venezia. He also signed a new three-year contract with Juventus in 2013. In 2014, Margiotta was signed by Monza. In January 2015, Margiotta was loaned to Real Vicenza. In 2015 Margiotta moved to Santarcangelo on loan.In June 2016, he moved to newly-promoted Swiss first division club Lausanne-Sport on an 18-month loan. The loan was made permanent on 31 January 2018 for €1 million. In June 2019 he signed for FC Luzern; he left the club in October 2020 after 13 goals in 39 games. Margiotta then joined ChievoVerona later that month.
After the exclusion of Chievo, Margiotta signed for A-League side Melbourne Victory at the start of the 2021–22 season. In August 2022, he returned to Italy, signing for Latina in the Serie C. On 31 January 2023, Margiotta was loaned to Novara, with an option to buy.