Nicolò Casale (born 14 February 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Bologna.
Club career Casale made his Serie B debut for Perugia on 16 September 2017 in a game against Parma.
On 18 July 2019, Casale joined Venezia on loan with an option to buy.
On 3 October 2020, Casale went to Empoli on loan.
On 8 July 2022, Lazio announced the signing of Casale on a permanent deal. On 30 August 2024, Casale moved to Bologna on loan, with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy.
On 20 May 2025, Bologna made the transfer permanent and signed a three-year contract with Casale.
International career Casale made his debut with the Italy under-21 national team on 3 September 2020, starting in a 2–1 friendly win over Slovenia.
In September 2023, he received his first call-up to the Italy senior national team by newly-appointed head coach Luciano Spalletti, for two UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPerugia (loan)2017–18Serie B1010——20Prato (loan)2017–18Serie C150———150Südtirol (loan)2018–19Serie C34040——380Venezia (loan)2019–20Serie B20000——200Empoli (loan)2020–21Serie B24120——261Hellas Verona2021–22Serie A36010——371Lazio2022–23Serie A2912060—3712023–24Serie A2002020002402024–25Serie A20———20Total511408000631Bologna (loan)2024–25Serie A1503040—220Bologna2025–26Serie A1200060—180Career total2082150180002412
Honours Empoli Serie B: 2020–21
Bologna Coppa Italia: 2024–25
References
External links Lazio official profile