Nicolas Giani
Italian footballer (1986–2026)
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Nicolas Devis Giani (13 March 1986 – 2 February 2026) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
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Giani in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicolas Devis Giani[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Como, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 2 February 2026 (aged 39) | ||
| Place of death | Desenzano del Garda, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Inter Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Inter Milan | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | → Cremonese (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | → Pro Patria (loan) | 61 | (2) |
| 2008–2014 | Vicenza | 101 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Perugia (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | SPAL | 93 | (8) |
| 2017–2019 | Spezia | 45 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | FeralpiSalò | 63 | (3) |
| 2021–2022 | Desenzano Calvina | 34 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Italy U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2005 | Italy U19 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Giani started his career at Inter Milan. In August 2005, he was loaned to Serie B Cremonese, but later returned to Inter and played in the 2006 Torneo di Viareggio.[2] He then played two Serie C1 seasons for Pro Patria. In July 2008, he joined Vicenza in a joint-ownership deal[3] and Jean Mbida joined opposite direction. Giani was valued at €1,000, thus half of the rights were worth €500; Mbida was valued at €120,000, and the half was worth €60,000. Giani's co-ownership deal was renewed in June 2009, 2010 and 2011. In June 2012, Inter gave up the remaining 50% registration rights.
On 23 January 2013, Giani was signed by Perugia in a temporary deal.[4][5]
On 9 January 2014, Giani was signed by SPAL, with Erik Panizzi moving in the opposite direction.[6][7]
On 30 January 2019, he signed a 2.5-year contract with Serie C club FeralpiSalò.[8]
On 9 August 2021, he joined Serie D club Desenzano Calvina.[9]
Death
Giani died on 2 February 2026, at the age of 39.[10]
