Mattia Mannini (born 8 July 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or midfielder for club Benevento, on loan from Roma.
Club career As a youth player, Mannini joined the youth academy of Spezia. In 2020, he joined the youth academy of Serie A side Roma. On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide. On 14 December 2023, Mannini made his professional debut for Roma, coming on as a substitute for Nicola Zalewski in the 85th minute in a 3–0 UEFA Europa League victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the group stage.
On 1 August 2025, Mannini was loaned to Juve Stabia in Serie B, for the 2025–26 season.
On 1 September 2026, Mannini moved on a new Serie B loan to Benevento, with an option to buy.
Style of play Mannini plays as a right-back or midfielder and is right-footed. English newspaper The Guardian wrote in 2023 that he "has played across the midfield and in both full-back spots, but in any position he has shown a talent for both winning possession and progressing it".
Honours Individual UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024
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