Andrea Brighenti

Andrea Brighenti (born 2 December 1987) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie D club ChievoVerona.

Andrea Brighenti

Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-12-02) 2 December 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Brenzone, Italy
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	ChievoVerona
Number	9
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2008	Virtus Verona	30	(14)
2008–2009	Pavia	27	(2)
2009–2012	Sambonifacese	82	(25)
2012–2013	Renate	32	(20)
2013–2018	Cremonese	180	(69)
2019–2020	Monza	42	(8)
2020–2022	Juventus U23	54	(13)
2022–2023	Trento	15	(2)
2023–2024	Desenzano	0	(0)
2024–	ChievoVerona	11	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 November 2024

Club career

Early career

Born in Brenzone, in the Province of Verona, Veneto, Brighenti started his career at fifth division for semi-pro club Virtus Verona. In 2008, he made his fully professional debut for Pavia in 2008–09 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione. In 2009, he was signed by fellow fourth division club Sambonifacese. He scored 13 goals in 2011–12 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, which he was transferred to Renate at the end of season.^[2]

Cremonese

On 12 July 2013 he was signed by Parma for undisclosed fee (€77,000 including other costs^[3]) but immediately swapped with Alessandro Favalli of Cremonese.^[4][5] Both clubs retained 50% registration rights of the players. The 50% registration rights were valued for €250,000, thus no cash was involved in the deal.^[3] Brighenti scored 13 times in his maiden season of the third division. He also played all 3 matches of the promotion playoffs, with a goal.^[6]

Monza

On 4 January 2019, he signed with Monza.^[7]

Juventus U23

On 2 September 2020, Brighenti joined Serie C club Juventus U23, the reserve club of Juventus, on a permanent deal.^[8] Brighenti's first goal for Juventus U23 came on 20 December, in a 2–1 loss against Pontedera, with a goal from the penalty spot.^[9]

Trento

On 26 August 2022, Brighenti signed a one-season contract with Trento.^[10]

Honours

Monza

• Serie C Group A: 2019–20

Career statistics

As of match played 16 April 2022^[11]

Club	Season	League			Coppa Italia		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Virtus Verona	2007–08	Serie D	30	14	—				30+	14+
Pavia	2008–09	Lega Pro 2	27	2	—				27+	2+
Sambonifacese	2009–10	Lega Pro 2	17	4	—				17+	4+
	2010–11	Lega Pro 2	31	8	—				31+	8+
	2011–12	Lega Pro 2	34	13	—				34+	13+
	Total		82	25	0	0	0+	0+	82+	25+
Renate	2012–13	Lega Pro 2	32	20	—		2+[a]	1+	34+	21+
Cremonese	2013–14	Lega Pro 1	29	13	—		3+[b]	1+	32+	14+
	2014–15	Lega Pro	30	15	3	1			33+	16+
	2015–16	Lega Pro	34	17	1	0			35+	17+
	2016–17	Lega Pro	35	16	3	2	4+[c]	1+	42+	19+
	2017–18	Serie B	35	4	2	1	—		37	5
	2018–19	Serie B	10	2	1	0	—		11	2
	Total		180	69	10	4	9+	3+	199+	75+
Monza	2018–19	Serie C	14	3	0	0	4+[d]	1+	18+	4+
	2019–20	Serie C	24	4	3	2			27+	6+
	Total		38	7	3	2	4+	1+	45+	10+
Juventus U23	2020–21	Serie C	28	7	—		2	1	30	8
	2021–22	Serie C	23	6	—			0	23+	6
	Total		52	13	0	0	2+	1	53+	14
Career total			409	130	13	6	16+	5+	438+	141

Notes

1. Two appearances in promotion play-off, unknown number of matches in Coppa Itala Lega Pro
2. Two appearances in promotion play-off, unknown number of matches in Coppa Itala Lega Pro
3. Four appearances in promotion play-off, unknown number of matches in Coppa Itala Lega Pro
4. Four appearances in promotion play-off, unknown number of matches in Coppa Itala Lega Pro