Alessandro Favalli


Alessandro Favalli is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Reggiana.
He is the son of former player Giuseppe Favalli, who earned 8 caps with Italy.

Club career

Favalli started his professional career at Cremonese. He was the member of Allievi U17 team in the 2008–09 season. Favalli made his debut during the 2010–11 Lega Pro Prima Divisione.
On 18 July 2012, he was exchanged with Milan Đurić, which Favalli joined Cesena in temporary deal and Djuric to Cremonese also in a temporary deal.
He had limited chance to play and suffered from injury.
On 13 July 2013, Favalli joined Parma in co-ownership deal;, as a direct cashless swap with Andrea Brighenti. Both 50% registration rights of the players were valued for €250,000. He left for Slovenian club ND Gorica on 1 August, which the paperwork finalized on 7 August.
On 20 June 2014, the co-ownership deal was renewed, as well as Favalli would return to Cremonese for 2014–15 Lega Pro.
On 18 August 2015, the player signed for Calcio Padova in Lega Pro.
On 10 January 2020, he signed a 1.5-year contract with Serie C club Reggiana.

International career

Favalli played two matches in the 2011–12 Four Nations Tournament and two friendlies for Italy national under-20 football team.

Personal Life

Favalli is the son of former Lazio and Milan defender Giuseppe Favalli and was born in Cremona during his father's tenure with Cremonese.
On 6 March, Favalli tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the second confirmed case in Italian football.