Stefano Sturaro, born on March ninth, nineteen ninety-three, is a former professional footballer from Italy, renowned for his role as a midfielder. His football journey began at the local club Sanremese, where he showcased his talent before being signed by Genoa in two thousand eight. After spending four formative years in the Genoese youth system, Sturaro was loaned to Modena in two thousand twelve, marking the start of his professional career.
Upon returning to Genoa in two thousand thirteen, Sturaro made his Serie A debut on August twenty-fifth, two thousand thirteen. His career took a significant turn in July two thousand fourteen when he joined Juventus. Initially, he spent the first half of the two thousand fourteen to fifteen season on loan at Genoa, but was recalled by Juventus in February two thousand fifteen. During his time with Juventus, he celebrated consecutive domestic doubles in his first four seasons, solidifying his reputation in Italian football.
In two thousand eighteen, Sturaro was loaned to the Portuguese club Sporting, followed by another loan to Genoa in January two thousand nineteen. By the summer of two thousand nineteen, he was signed outright by Genoa, returning to the club where he had begun to make his mark.
On the international stage, Sturaro represented Italy at various youth levels, including under-18 and under-19, and played for the under-21 team at the two thousand fifteen UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He made his senior debut for Italy on June sixth, two thousand sixteen, against Finland and was later included in the squad for UEFA Euro two thousand sixteen, further highlighting his contributions to Italian football.