Andrea Natali (born January 28, 2008) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Barcelona.

Early life

Natali moved with his family to Spain as a child.[1]

Club career

Natali joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona at the age of thirteen.[2] He has been described as "one of the most promising defenders in the Blaugrana youth team".[3]

International career

Natali has captained the Italy national under-15 football team.[4]

Style of play

Natali mainly operates as a defender and has been described as "stood out for his driving and quality in passing".[5]

Personal life

Natali is the son of Italian footballer Cesare Natali.[6] He has four siblings.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Andrea Natali: un centrale di grande fisico e tecnica per il Barça". tuttomercatoweb.com.
  2. ↑ "Andrea Natali - un italiano nella cantera blaugrana". momentidicalcio.com.
  3. ↑ "Andrea Natali, el joven central del Barça que ya lidera la selección italiana". sport.es.
  4. ↑ "Andrea Natali - Bergamo News article".
  5. ↑ "Andrea Natali - Sport.es article".
  6. ↑ "Figlio d'arte coi piedi da Barça: Andrea Natali". gazzetta.it.
  7. ↑ "Natali: dal Milan al Barcellona, un italiano nella Masìa". calciomercato.com.
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