Central MidfieldItaly17 years oldPlays for FC Empoli
Edoardo Biondini is a central midfielder. Born on 1 January 2009, the Italian talent is currently establishing himself in the first team of FC Empoli during Serie B. He has become a regular fixture under Guido Pagliuca recently.
Biondini operates best from deep where he dictates the tempo and recycles possession under pressure using his right foot. His tactical awareness allows him to adapt to senior football with relative ease. While he shows a solid defensive work rate and a calm passing range, he still needs to sharpen his shooting and decision-making when entering the final third.
The midfielder moved from Perugia Youth to the youth system in 2023 before joining the Under-17 squad in early 2024. He captained the national team to a European Championship title in 2026, where he scored in the final. His professional debut came on 17 August 2026 in a Coppa Italia derby against Pisa, followed immediately by a starting role in a league clash with Cremonese.
Interest from Torino surfaced during the last transfer window, but the club secured him with a contract lasting until 30 June 2029.
On deadline day, 1 September, Gianluca Di Marzio and empolichannel.it reported that Torino were set to sign Edoardo Biondini from Empoli on a permanent deal. The move collapsed for lack of time to complete the…