Juventus FCLocatelli won the UEFA European Championship with Italy in 2021, where he was named Man of the Match in the group stage against Switzerland. He has also won the Coppa Italia with Juventus in the 2023-24 season.
Manuel Locatelli is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Juventus FC. He began his career at AC Milan, where he made his senior debut and later moved to Sassuolo, establishing himself as a key player. His performances earned him a move to Juventus in 2021, and he has been a regular member of the Italy national team, notably playing a crucial role in their UEFA Euro 2020 victory.
Locatelli is a deep-lying playmaker known for his excellent passing range, vision, and ability to dictate the tempo of the game from midfield. He is strong defensively, with good positioning and tackling, but his lack of pace can be a weakness against fast counter-attacks. His tactical discipline and work rate make him a reliable anchor in midfield.