Federico Chiesa: Position, transfer fee, style of play, stats & more

Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.

The Reds are yet to make a summer signing following the appointment of Arne Slot as the club's new manager, with Italy international Chiesa earmarked as a potential new recruit.

With just one year remaining on his Juventus contract, Chiesa has been deemed surplus to requirements by the club's new manager Thiago Motta, meaning Liverpool could pick up the winger in a cut-price deal.

We take a deep dive into Chiesa's profile, attributes and explore what he could bring to Slot's Liverpool.

Federico Chiesa age, nationality & background

Born on 25th October 1997, Chiesa is currently 26 years old.

Originally from Genoa, Chiesa was a product of Fiorentina's youth academy.

Chiesa's father Enrico was also a professional footballer, representing a number of Serie A clubs including Fiorentina, Parma and Siena as well as the Italy national team.

Federico Chiesa transfer fee and contract

With just one year remaining on his contract at Juventus, reports suggest Liverpool could prise Chiesa away from the Old Lady for as little as £12.5m.

The Italy international signed for Juventus from Fiorentina for a substantial fee of up to £54m in 2020, but has struggled with injuries during his time in Turin.

What to expect from Federico Chiesa

Position

An attacking player, Chiesa can play all across the forward line.

Typically operating as a winger, Chiesa has played most commonly on the left flank in recent seasons.

Height and build

Chiesa is 5ft 9ins and lean in build.

Preferred foot

The Italy international is naturally right-footed, but is adept at using his left.

Style of play

Blessed with electric acceleration, Chiesa is a direct forward who loves to drive at defenders and look to make things happen for his team.

When deployed on the left wing, Chiesa thrives when cutting inside onto his right foot to create or score goals.

A hard-working, industrious player, Chiesa is a bundle of energy on the pitch which makes him an effective presser off the ball and he is more than willing to help out his full-back behind him.

Stats

Federico Chiesa Season Stats

Season	Club	Serie A goals	Serie A assists
2023/24	Juventus	9	3
2022/23	Juventus	2	5
2021/22	Juventus	2	3
2020/21	Juventus	8	8
2019/20	Fiorentina	10	9
2018/19	Fiorentina	6	4
2017/18	Fiorentina	6	7
2016/17	Fiorentina	3	3

Federico Chiesa Serie A 2023/24 Stats

Metric	Total (per 90)	Top 5 Leagues rank
Shot-creating actions	4.88	Top 1%
Progressive carries	4.54	Top 3%
Key passes	2.29	Top 4%
Crosses	4.88	Top 2%

(Source: FBref.com based on comparison to positional peers across Europe's Top 5 Leagues).

Similar players to Federico Chiesa

• Alassane Plea (Borussia Monchengladbach)
• Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid)
• Rodrygo (Real Madrid)

(Source: FBref.com based on similar statistical profiles across Top 5 Leagues in past year)

Career so far

Previous clubs

An academy product of Fiorentina, Chiesa made 153 senior appearances for the club in all competitions between 2016 and 2020, scoring 34 goals.

In 2020, originally on a loan basis, Chiesa transferred to Juventus and has now played for the Old Lady for four seasons.

A two-time Coppa Italia winner with Juve, Chiesa is yet to win a Serie A title.

International caps

Representing Italy at various youth levels, Chiesa made his official debut for the senior national team in a friendly against Argentina in March 2018.

Chiesa's crowning moment for his country came at Euro 2020, with the winger one of Italy's standout players as the Azzurri lifted the trophy after beating England on penalties in the final at Wembley.

Up until August 2024, Chiesa has 51 Italy caps.

What Federico Chiesa could bring to Liverpool

As a direct forward with blistering pace who can play all across the forward line, Chiesa's attributes make him seem well suited to Liverpool's typical 4-3-3 formation.

A lively winger who is adept at pressing off the ball and launching counter-attacks in transition, Chiesa boasts a similar profile to the likes of Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota who have excelled at Anfield.

Where exactly Chiesa would fit in amongst Liverpool's array of attacking options under manager Arne Slot appears less clear, with the Reds particularly well stocked in Chiesa's natural position on the left wing.

Diaz and Cody Gakpo are both best on the left flank, with Jota providing an additional option in this position.

Perhaps the right flank is where the Liverpool hierarchy believe Chiesa could fill a void, with a lack of direct cover for Mohamed Salah on this side.

With an increased European fixtures burden this season given the new format of the UEFA Champions League, the acquisition of Chiesa as added cover in the attacking third may be deemed necessary in order for Liverpool to compete on all fronts in 2024/25.