Defensive MidfieldItaly21 years oldPlays for US Sassuolo
Luca Lipani, born 18 May 2005, is an Italian defensive midfielder currently at Sassuolo.
The right-footed 185 cm midfielder operates as a central defender in the midfield. He balances defensive duties with playmaking, maintaining composure under pressure. His movement in the box enables effective linking of play. Scouts observe his versatility within the midfield unit while noting ongoing development of defensive maturity.
Lipani began his journey at Genoa's youth sector at age seven. During the 2022-23 season he appeared regularly in senior matches under new management. After a professional debut for Genoa in February 2023, he transferred permanently to Sassuolo in August 2023 for a fee of 4.5 million euros. His first appearance for Sassuolo came in the Coppa Italia on 8 August 2023.
The previous year his worth stood at 4.5 million EUR. As his term ends in 2028, opportunities for transfer consideration remain open. His consistent performances and defensive responsibilities continue to command premium value in Serie A markets.
Violanation.com reported on 12 June 2026 that there is interest in signing Luca Lipani from Sassuolo to Fiorentina. The Italian defensive midfielder's contract runs until 2028.