Leonardo Benedetti
Leonardo Benedetti is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Virtus Entella.
Club career
Spezia
Benedetti was raised in Spezia youth teams and started playing for their Under-19 squad in the 2017–18 season. He was called up to the senior squad during the 2017–18 Serie B season, but did not make any appearances.Loan to Sampdoria
On 31 July 2018, Benedetti joined Serie A club Sampdoria on a two-year loan. He spent the 2018–19 season with their Under-19 squad.Sampdoria
Loan to Spezia
On 19 July 2019, his rights were bought out by Sampdoria who immediately loaned him back to Spezia for the 2019–20 season.He made his professional Serie B debut for Spezia on 21 September 2019 in a game against Perugia. He substituted Matteo Ricci in the 81st minute. That remained his only appearance for Spezia.
Loan to Vis Pesaro
On 17 January 2020, Benedetti joined Serie C club Vis Pesaro until the end of the 2019–20 season.On 28 August 2020, the loan has been extended.