Mattia Piras

Born in Crema, Lombardy, Piras started his career at hometown club PergoCrema. He was the member of Giovanissimi Regionali under-15 team in 2006–07 season;^[2][3] both Allievi Regionali U-16 team^[4] and Allievi Nazionali under-17 team in 2007–08 season.^[5][6] In August 2008, Piras left for AlbinoLeffe. He was a member of the Allievi Nazionali under-17 team that season. Piras also received his only call-up from Italy national team in February 2009, for the U-17 team.^[7] On 11 August 2009, Piras was signed by Genoa^[8] in a co-ownership deal for €100,000.^[9] Piras was a member of Berretti under-20 team (or under-18 team), the B team of U-20 age group.^[10][11] Piras was a member of Primavera under-20 team in 2010–11 season, but only made 11 starts (out of 26 games)^[12] Piras was a midfielder for the team in 4–3–3 formation, such as in 2010–11 Coppa Italia Primavera against Internazionale.^[13][14]

In June 2011, Pergocrema gave up the remaining 50% registration rights of Piras to Genoa for free.^[15] In July 2011, Piras was transferred to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club SPAL in another co-ownership deal,^[1] for a peppercorn fee of €500,^[15] rejoining former Leffe teammate Andrea Beduschi.^[16] Despite a member of Berretti under-19 team as overage player,^[17] he also played for SPAL first team in Coppa Italia Lega Pro.^{[18][19][20][21][22]}

Piras also selected to the prima divisione Group A under-21 representative team, for 2012 the Lega Pro Quadrangular Tournament.^[23] Prima Divisione Group A team won that tournament and Piras was in the starting XI in the final despite replaced by Marcello Falzerano at half time.^[24]

Piras joined Sant'Angelo ahead of the 2019/20 season.^[25] In December 2019, he moved to Eccellenza club US Offanenghese.^[26]