Nicolò Casale


Nicolò Casale is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Bologna.

Club career

Casale made his Serie B debut for Perugia on 16 September 2017 in a game against Parma.
On 18 July 2019, Casale joined Venezia on loan with an option to buy.
On 3 October 2020, Casale went to Empoli on loan.
On 8 July 2022, Lazio announced the signing of Casale on a permanent deal. On 30 August 2024, Casale moved to Bologna on loan, with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy.
On 20 May 2025, Bologna made the transfer permanent and signed a three-year contract with Casale.

International career

Casale made his debut with the Italy under-21 national team on 3 September 2020, starting in a 2–1 friendly win over Slovenia.
In September 2023, he received his first call-up to the Italy senior national team by newly-appointed head coach Luciano Spalletti, for two UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine.

Honours

Empoli
Bologna