Luca Ercolani
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Ravenna, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pianese | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| USD Classe | |||
| Ravenna | |||
| Rimini | |||
| Forlì | |||
| Cesena | |||
| 2016–2021 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Carpi | 16 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Catania | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Fidelis Andria | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Alessandria | 18 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Foggia | 20 | (2) |
| 2025– | Pianese | 45 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Italy U20 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 April 2026 | |||
Luca Ercolani (born 25 November 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie C Group B club Pianese.
Manchester United
Having previously been a gymnast in his early years, Ercolani soon turned his attentions to football.[2] He started his youth career with USD Classe, before moving to Ravenna until 2012.[3] After a stint with Rimini, Ercolani moved to Forlì.[3] He was later signed on loan by Cesena, though I Bianconeri would choose not to sign the player.[4] In July 2016, having been scouted by David Williams a year prior, Ercolani completed a transfer to Premier League club Manchester United.[2][3] He remained with the English club until the start of 2021, appearing at U18, U19, U21 and U23 level; notably featuring in the EFL Trophy and UEFA Youth League.[5] Ercolani did train with the first-team squad on numerous occasions under both José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.[3]
During the 2019–20 season, having spent time out with an injury, Ercolani - on the advice of some of the club's coaches - completed his UEFA B coaching qualification.[6][7][8]
Carpi
On 8 January 2021, having previously extended his Manchester United contract until June 2021 in May 2020, Ercolani returned to Italy with Serie C side Carpi; penning terms until June 2022.[9][10][11] He made his senior debut on 20 January during an away match against Matelica, as he featured for the full duration of a 1–0 loss at Stadio Helvia Recina.[5] Further appearances arrived that month versus Sambenedettese and Feralpisalò.[5] Ercolani was sent off for the first time in senior football on 7 February against Imolese.[5] Following the 2020–21 season, Carpi was excluded from the Italian leagues due to debts, making him a free agent.
Catania
On 13 August 2021, he signed a contract with Catania for the term of one season with an optional second year.[12]
On 9 April 2022, he was released together with all of his Catania teammates following the club's exclusion from Italian football due to its inability to overcome a number of financial issues.[13]
Fidelis Andria
On 28 July 2022, Ercolani joined Fidelis Andria.[14]
Alessandria
On 18 August 2023, he reached an agreement with Alessandria on the basis of a one-year contract with an option for a second year.[15]
Foggia
On 30 January 2024, Ercolani moved to Foggia.[16]