Davide Bartesaghi

Davide Bartesaghi (born 29 December 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a left-back and centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan.

Club career

Bartesaghi started playing in the youth sector of Atalanta, before joining the youth academy of AC Milan in 2012, aged seven. He started training with the club's first team in the summer of 2023.

On 23 September 2023, he made his senior and professional debut for AC Milan, coming on as a second-half substitute for Alessandro Florenzi in a 1–0 Serie A win over Hellas Verona. On 2 October, he signed his first professional contract with the Rossoneri, penning a deal until 2026. On 13 December, he made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 away win over Newcastle United in the group stage.

Bartesaghi made his debut for the newly created reserve team Milan Futuro on 10 August 2024, starting for a 3–0 away win Coppa Italia Serie C first round match against Lecco.

International career

Bartesaghi is a youth international for Italy, having been called up to the Italy U19s in 2023.

Style of play

Bartesaghi started his youth career as a forward, before being moved onto the wing; he then went on to play as a mezzala, and finally settled as an attacking full-back.

A left-footed player, he has indicated the left-back role in a four-man defense as his preferred position; he can also play either as a left-sided center-back in a back three, or a left wing-back in variations of 3–4–3 or 3–5–2 formations.