Luca Martinelli
Italian footballer
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Luca Martinelli is an Italian footballer who plays as a central defender for Serie C Group C club Cerignola.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cerignola | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Lecco | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2011 | Lecco | 35 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Mezzocorona (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Cittadella | 39 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Juve Stabia | 27 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Empoli | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Novara (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | ACR Messina | 26 | (1) |
| 2016–2019 | Foggia | 78 | (3) |
| 2019–2023 | Catanzaro | 118 | (7) |
| 2023– | Cerignola | 52 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 November 2025 | |||
Career
In January 2013 Martinelli was signed by Juve Stabia outright. In summer 2013 half of the registration rights of Martinelli was exchanged with Yves Baraye of Chievo.[2] Half of the registration rights of Baraye was valued for €500,000.[3]
Martinelli returned to Juve Stabia in a temporary deal for 2013–14 season. In January 2014 Juve Stabia bought back Martinelli for an undisclosed fee,[3] as well as Vincenzo Carrotta was sold to Juve Stabia for €400,000.[3] Baraye also returned to Chievo in January for an undisclosed fee.[3]
Empoli
In January 2014 Martinelli was signed by Empoli F.C. Juve Stabia signed Samuele Romeo in exchange. Both Martinelli and Romeo were valued for €1.5 million.[4] On 1 September 2014 he was loaned to Novara, with Romano Perticone moved to Empoli.[5] Martinelli also changed his Empoli shirt number from 3 to 58 in 2014,[6] and again to 55 in 2015.[7]
Messina
In summer 2015 he was sold to ACR Messina. He signed a 3-year contract in November 2015.[8]
Foggia
On 10 July 2016 Martinelli was signed by Foggia in a 2-year contract.[9]
Catanzaro
On 16 July 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with Catanzaro.[10]
