Alberto Brignoli
Alberto Brignoli (born 19 August 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League club AEK Athens. CareerEarly careerBorn in Trescore Balneario, Brignoli was loaned to Ternana Calcio for 2012–13 season.[1] He made his professional debut on 1 September 2012, starting in a 0–1 home loss against Modena for the Serie B championship. On 31 January 2013, Ternana signed Brignoli outright from Lumezzane.[2] He continued to appear regularly for the club, achieving mid table positions in all campaigns. JuventusOn 2 February 2015, Juventus signed Brignoli outright for €1.75 million, which saw the remaining 50% registration rights of Alberto Masi move in the opposite direction for €1.5 million.[3][4][5][6] Brignoli returned to Terni immediately on loan for the rest of the season. SampdoriaOn 2 July 2015, Brignoli was signed by Sampdoria in a temporary deal.[7] He made his Serie A debut on 14 May 2016 (round 38 the last round), playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–5 away loss against his parent club. CD LeganésOn 20 July 2016, Brignoli was loaned to La Liga club CD Leganés, for one year.[8] PerugiaOn 11 January 2017, Brignoli returned to Italy, joining Perugia on loan.[9] BeneventoOn 30 July 2017, Brignoli joined Serie A newcomers Benevento on a temporary deal,[10][11] with an obligation to buy at the end of season.[10][12] According to Corriere dello Sport – Stadio, the obligation would depend on Benevento securing a place in the 2018–19 Serie A season.[10] He was assigned number 22 shirt.[13] On 3 December, he scored a 95th-minute equaliser with a header in a 2–2 home draw against Milan, to earn Benevento their first ever point in Serie A after a record 14 consecutive defeats.[14][15] With the goal, Brignoli was the third goalkeeper to score from open play in Serie A history after Michelangelo Rampulla in 1992 and Massimo Taibi in 2001.[16][17][18] PalermoOn 25 July 2018, Brignoli signed with Serie B club Palermo until 30 June 2021.[19] EmpoliOn 18 July 2019, Brignoli signed for Serie B club Empoli for free.[20] On 20 September 2021, Alberto Brignoli became the best goalkeeper in last year's Serie B as he helped his team, Empoli, rise to Serie A. "It was a great pleasure and honor to receive the award for best goalkeeper for last season. I want to thank my teammates, my coaches and the staff who gave me the opportunity to catch this performance." [21] PanathinaikosOn 31 August 2021, Brignoli joined Greek club Panathinaikos on a free transfer.[22] On 13 January 2024, Panathinaikos announced that Brignoli would depart the club upon the expiry of his contract in the forthcoming summer.[23][24] AEK AthensOn 2 July 2024, Brignoli joined Greek club AEK Athens on a free transfer. Career statistics
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