Ivan Marconi

Ivan Marconi (born 25 October 1989) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie B club Virtus Entella.

Ivan Marconi

Personal information
Date of birth	(1989-10-25) 25 October 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Brescia, Italy
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Virtus Entella
Number	15
Youth career
2005–2007	Inter Milan[1]
2007–2008	Lumezzane
2007–2008	→ Brescia (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2009	Lumezzane	0	(0)
2008–2009	→ Sampdoria (loan)	0	(0)
2009–2010	Gubbio	35	(1)
2010–2015	Savona	145	(9)
2015–2018	Cremonese	88	(0)
2019–2020	Monza	31	(2)
2020–2024	Palermo	88	(4)
2024–	Virtus Entella	12	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 December 2024

Club career

Early career

Born in Brescia, Lombardy, Marconi started his career with Internazionale. In 2006–07 season, he was awarded no.41 shirt of the first team as a member of Primavera team.^[2] In mid-2007, he was transferred to Lumezzane for free^[3] but loaned to Brescia on 31 August 2007. In the next season he was signed by Sampdoria youth team. Marconi received a call-up from the first team on 20 January 2009.^[4]

Gubbio

In January 2009 he was sold to Gubbio from Lumezzane in co-ownership deal,^[5] which he played 1+1⁄2 seasons, mainly as central defender. In June 2010, Gubbio and Lumezzane failed to agree price for the remain 50% registration rights^[6] and the rights had to decide by closed tender between the two clubs. On 30 June 2010, the closed tender was opened on Lega Pro and Lumezzane won the tender by a higher price.^[7]

Savona

In August 2010, he was loaned to Savona with option to sign him in co-ownership deal from Lumezzane.^[8][9] On 23 June 2011 Savona excised the option.^[10][11] In June 2012 Savona acquired him outright.^[12]

Cremonese

On 7 July 2015 Marconi was signed by Cremonese.^[13]

Monza

On 5 January 2019, he joined Monza.^[14]

Palermo

On 20 August 2020, Marconi moved to Serie C club Palermo.^[15] He was a protagonist of the club's successful 2021–22 Serie C campaign that saw the Rosanero winning the promotion playoffs, becoming a fan favourite also thanks to his iconic bicycle kick save in the first leg of the playoff final against Padova.^[16] After being confirmed for the club's 2022–23 Serie B campaign, Marconi also proved to be a valid player at the second division level, scoring three goals during the first half of the season.^[16]

He left Palermo by the end of the 2023–24 season following the expiration of his contract.

Virtus Entella

On 23 July 2024, Marconi signed with Virtus Entella.^[17]

Career statistics

Club

As of 30 January 2023^[18][19][20]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Gubbio	2008–09	Lega Pro Seconda Divisione	9	0	0	0	—		9	0
	2009–10		26	1	10[21]	0	4[a]	0	40	1
	Total		35	1	10	0	4	0	49	1
Savona	2010–11 (loan)	Lega Pro Seconda Divisione	23	0	5[22]	0	—		28	0
	2011–12		35	3	1+[23]	0	—		36+	3
	2012–13		29	1	2[24]	0	—		31	1
	2013–14	Lega Pro Prima Divisione	27	2	2+1[25]	0	2[a]	0	32	2
	2014–15	Lega Pro	31	3	2	0	2[b]	0	35	3
	Total		145	9	13+	0	4	0	162+	9
Cremonese	2015–16	Lega Pro	25	0	1+1[26]	0	—		27	0
	2016–17		37	0	1+1[27]	0	2[c]	0	41	0
	2017–18	Serie B	24	0	1	0	—		25	0
	2018–19		2	0	0	0	—		2	0
	Total		88	0	5	0	2	0	95	0
Monza	2018–19	Serie C	17	1	5[28]	0	3[a]	1	25	2
	2019–20		14	1	0	0	—		14	1
	Total		31	2	5	0	3	1	39	3
Palermo	2020–21	Serie C	25	1	—		4[a]	0	29	1
	2021–22		24	0	2[29]	0	8[a]	0	34	0
	2022–23	Serie B	29	3	2	0	—		31	3
	Total		78	4	4	0	12	0	94	4
Career total			375	16	37+	0	25	1	437+	17

1. All appearance(s) in promotion play-offs.
2. All appearance(s) in relegation play-outs.
3. All appearance(s) in Supercoppa di Serie C.

Honours

Club

Monza

• Serie C Group A: 2019–20

Palermo

• Serie C Playoff Winner: 2021–22