Manuel Botta

Manuel Botta (born 16 July 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FBC Gravina.

Manuel Botta

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-07-16) 16 July 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Salerno, Italy
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	FBC Gravina
Youth career
	San Giorgio 1926
	Benevento
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Benevento	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Brindisi (loan)	28	(3)
2021–2024	Audace Cerignola	33	(2)
2024	Miami FC	24	(1)
2025–	FBC Gravina	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:42, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

Career

Botta moved from San Giorgio 1926 to Benevento, where he played for the club's Primavera 2 side. He spent the 2020–21 season on loan with Serie D side Brindisi, where he came second in the league's player of the season awards.^[1][2] His next move was to Audace Cerignola, who he helped to promotion to Serie C from Serie D.^[3][4][5] Botta mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Cerignola on 3 January 2024.^[6] On 19 January 2024, Botta made the move to the United States, joining USL Championship side Miami FC.^{[7][8][9][10][11][12]} On 30 January 2025, Botta returned to Italy, joining Serie D side FBC Gravina.^[13]