Alberto Brignoli

Alberto Brignoli (born 19 August 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League club AEK Athens. He is known for his goal on December 3, he scored a 95th-minute equaliser with a header in a 2–2 home draw against Milan, to earn Benevento their first ever point in Serie A after a record 14 consecutive defeats.

Alberto Brignoli

Brignoli at Benevento in 2017, in the match against AC Milan on 3 December in which he scored the 2–2 final goal
Personal information
Full name	Alberto Brignoli
Date of birth	(1991-08-19) 19 August 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Trescore Balneario, Italy
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	AEK Athens
Number	91
Youth career
2001–2007	Sarnico
2007–2008	Grumellese
2008–2009	Montichiari
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Montichiari	62	(0)
2011–2013	Lumezzane	31	(0)
2012–2013	→ Ternana (loan)	9	(0)
2013–2015	Ternana	78	(0)
2015–2018	Juventus	0	(0)
2015	→ Ternana (loan)	15	(0)
2015–2016	→ Sampdoria (loan)	1	(0)
2016–2017	→ Leganés (loan)	1	(0)
2017	→ Perugia (loan)	20	(0)
2017–2018	→ Benevento (loan)	13	(1)
2018–2019	Palermo	31	(0)
2019–2021	Empoli	71	(0)
2021–2024	Panathinaikos	69	(0)
2024–	AEK Athens	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:03, 12 May 2025 (UTC)

Career

Early career

Born in Trescore Balneario, Brignoli was loaned to Ternana Calcio for 2012–13 season.^[1] He made his professional debut on 1 September 2012, starting in a 0–1 home loss against Modena for the Serie B championship.

On 31 January 2013, Ternana signed Brignoli outright from Lumezzane.^[2] He continued to appear regularly for the club, achieving mid table positions in all campaigns.

Juventus

On 2 February 2015, Juventus signed Brignoli outright for €1.75 million, which saw the remaining 50% registration rights of Alberto Masi move in the opposite direction for €1.5 million.^[3][4][5][6] Brignoli returned to Terni immediately on loan for the rest of the season.

Sampdoria

On 2 July 2015, Brignoli was signed by Sampdoria in a temporary deal.^[7] He made his Serie A debut on 14 May 2016 (round 38 the last round), playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–5 away loss against his parent club.

CD Leganés

On 20 July 2016, Brignoli was loaned to La Liga club CD Leganés, for one year.^[8]

Perugia

On 11 January 2017, Brignoli returned to Italy, joining Perugia on loan.^[9]

Benevento

On 30 July 2017, Brignoli joined Serie A newcomers Benevento on a temporary deal,^[10][11] with an obligation to buy at the end of season.^[10][12] According to Corriere dello Sport – Stadio, the obligation would depend on Benevento securing a place in the 2018–19 Serie A season.^[10] He was assigned number 22 shirt.^[13] On 3 December, he scored a 95th-minute equaliser with a header in a 2–2 home draw against Milan, to earn Benevento their first ever point in Serie A after a record 14 consecutive defeats.^[14][15] With the goal, Brignoli was the third goalkeeper to score from open play in Serie A history after Michelangelo Rampulla in 1992 and Massimo Taibi in 2001.^[16][17][18]

Palermo

On 25 July 2018, Brignoli signed with Serie B club Palermo until 30 June 2021.^[19]

Empoli

On 18 July 2019, Brignoli signed for Serie B club Empoli for free.^[20] On 20 September 2021, Alberto Brignoli became the best goalkeeper in last year's Serie B as he helped his team, Empoli, rise to Serie A. "It was a great pleasure and honor to receive the award for best goalkeeper for last season. I want to thank my teammates, my coaches and the staff who gave me the opportunity to catch this performance." ^[21]

Panathinaikos

On 31 August 2021, Brignoli joined Greek club Panathinaikos on a free transfer.^[22]

On 13 January 2024, Panathinaikos announced that Brignoli would depart the club upon the expiry of his contract in the forthcoming summer.^[23][24]

AEK Athens

On 2 July 2024, Brignoli joined Greek club AEK Athens on a free transfer.

Career statistics

As of match played 10 January 2024^[25]

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Montichiari	2009–10	Serie D	32	0	0	0	—		32	0
	2010–11	Serie D	30	0	0	0	—		30	0
	Total		62	0	0	0	—		62	0
Lumezzane	2011–12	Serie C	31	0	0	0	—		31	0
Ternana	2012–13	Serie B	28	0	1	0	—		29	0
	2013–14	Serie B	36	0	1	0	—		37	0
	2014–15	Serie B	38	0	2	0	—		40	0
	Total		102	0	4	0	—		106	0
Sampdoria (loan)	2015–16	Serie A	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Leganés (loan)	2016–17	La Liga	1	0	1	0	—		2	0
Perugia (loan)	2016–17	Serie B	20	0	0	0	—		20	0
Benevento (loan)	2017–18	Serie A	13	1	0	0	—		13	1
Palermo	2018–19	Serie B	31	0	2	0	—		33	0
Empoli	2019–20	Serie B	38	0	2	0	—		40	0
	2020–21	Serie B	33	0	0	0	—		33	0
	Total		71	0	2	0	—		73	0
Panathinaikos	2021–22	Super League Greece	25	0	4	0	—		29	0
	2022–23	Super League Greece	34	0	0	0	2[b]	0	36	0
	2023–24	Super League Greece	10	0	0	0	11[c]	0	21	0
	Total		69	0	4	0	13	0	86	0
Career total			401	1	13	0	13	0	427	1

1. Includes Coppa Italia, Copa del Rey, Greek Football Cup
2. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
3. Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Club

Empoli

• Serie B: 2020–21

Panathinaikos

• Greek Cup: 2021–22^[26]

Individual

• Panathinaikos Player of the Season: 2022–23^[27]
• Super League Greece Goalkeeper of the Season: 2022–23
• Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2022–23^[28]