Emanuel Vignato (born 24 August 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for UAE First Division League club Forte Virtus on loan from Pisa.
Club career Bologna Loan to Chievo On 20 January 2020, he signed a contract with Bologna and was loaned back to Chievo for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.
Loan to Empoli On 31 January 2023, Vignato joined Empoli on a year-and-a-half-long loan with an option to buy.
Pisa On 1 September 2023, Vignato signed with Pisa.
On 1 February 2024, Vignato was loaned by Salernitana, with an option to buy.
On 8 September 2025, Vignato moved on loan to AEL in Greece.
On 17 September 2026, Pisa announced a new loan for Vignato to Forte Virtus in the United Arab Emirates.
International career Vignato was born in Italy to an Italian father and a Brazilian mother. He was called up to represent both Brazil U17, without playing a match. He opted to represent Italy, playing for their under-17 team.
On 8 October 2021 he made his debut with the Italy U21 squad, playing as a starter and scoring a goal in the qualifying match won 2–1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.
Personal life Vignato's brother, Samuele, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueLeagueNational CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChievo2016–17Serie A20—202018–19Serie A101001012019–20Serie B35520375Total47620496Bologna2020–21Serie A311213322021–22Serie A240102502022–23Serie A801090Total63141672Empoli2022–23Serie A510051Pisa2023–24Serie B12000120Salernitana2023–24Serie A900090Career total1328611389
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