Giacomo Calò

Executive Summary

Giacomo Calò is a defensive midfielder, born on 5 February 1997, Italian, right-footed and 180 cm. He is at Frosinone Calcio for the 2026/2027 Serie A season after the club’s promotion from Serie B. The contract runs to 30 June 2029.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

A pure holding midfielder. He dictates tempo and initiates attacks from deep, the role he occupied in the build-up last season. The Serie B campaign before promotion produced 10 goals and 14 assists, a return that points to late runs and set-piece threat for a player whose primary brief is screening. EA SPORTS FC 27 lists him as a Center Defensive Midfielder with an overall 73, passing 72, dribbling 73, physicality 77 and defending 66.

Career and Recent Context

Youth steps at Triestina then Sampdoria, Primavera from January 2014, first senior exposure with Pontedera in June 2016. The following years involved spells with Juve Stabia, Genoa, Pordenone, Benevento and Cosenza. A move to Cesena in November 2024 for €250k preceded the switch to Frosinone in July 2025, with a fee of €300k recorded in January 2026. The Serie B season before promotion was the standout: an absolute star for the Canaries, bonus-point accumulation from a holding base, and the player identified as the one who set the rhythm for the side. The step up to Serie A keeps the same responsibilities, with survival the primary objective for the Ciociari.

Transfers and Outlook

The rise reflects the Serie B production and the Serie A promotion platform.