Nikola Sekulov (; born 18 February 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Sampdoria. Born in Italy, Sekulov represented Macedonia internationally at youth level, before switching to Italy in 2018.
Club career Born in Piacenza, Italy, to Macedonian parents, Sekulov began his youth career at Piacenza in 2007, remaining there until 2012 when he moved to Parma. In 2015 he joined Pro Piacenza, before moving to Juventus in 2016.
Sekulov made his Serie C debut for Juventus U23 – the reserve team of Juventus – on 21 October 2020 in a 1–0 defeat to Pro Vercelli. On 22 September 2021, Sekulov scored his first goal in his career in a 2–1 win against Triestina. On 17 October, Sekulov scored a brace in a 2–1 win against Seregno. On 29 October, Sekulov extended his contract with Juventus until 2025.
On 7 December 2022, Sekulov scored Juventus Next Gen's 2–0 in their victory against Padova in Coppa Italia Serie C after carrying the ball from his own half. On 15 July 2023, he joined Serie B side Cremonese on loan. On 12 January 2024, the loan was terminated early. On 30 March, he made his first-team debut, entering the field in the final minutes of a 1–0 away defeat to Lazio. He became the first player to play in the Serie A, in Serie B and in Serie C in the same season. On 11 May 2024, Sekulov and Simone Guerra simultaneously became Juventus Next Gen's best goalscorers with 17 goals each upon scoring in an away Serie C promotion play-off match won 3–1 against Pescara.
On 14 August 2024, Sekulov joined Sampdoria on loan with an obligation to buy.
On 29 August 2025, Sekulov was loaned by Carrarese of Serie B, with an option to buy.
International career Sekulov represented Macedonia internationally at youth level until the under-17s, switching allegiance to Italy in 2018. He represented the under-17s at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, reaching the final of the competition where Italy lost to the Netherlands.
Style of play A half-winger (), Sekulov has been likened to former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio for his technical qualities, movements, and height.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJuventus Next Gen2020–21Serie C30——302021–22Serie C33430504142022–23Serie C28482—3662023–24Serie C176—63239Total811411211310319Cremonese (loan)2023–24Serie B1020—30Juventus2023–24Serie A1000—10Sampdoria (loan)2024–25Serie B16120—181Career total991515211312520
Honours Juventus Next Gen Coppa Italia Serie C runner-up: 2022–23
Italy U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2019
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