Nicolas Giani

Nicolas Giani (born 15 March 1986) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Desenzano Calvina.

Nicolas Giani

Personal information
Full name	Nicolas Devis Giani
Date of birth	(1986-03-15) 15 March 1986 (age 39)
Place of birth	Como, Italy
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Desenzano Calvina
Youth career
2004–2005	Internazionale
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–2008	Internazionale	0	(0)
2005–2006	→ Cremonese (loan)	1	(0)
2006–2008	→ Pro Patria (loan)	61	(2)
2008–2014	Vicenza	101	(1)
2013	→ Perugia (loan)	6	(0)
2014–2017	SPAL	93	(8)
2017–2019	Spezia	45	(0)
2019–2021	FeralpiSalò	63	(3)
2021–	Desenzano Calvina	0	(0)
International career
2004	Italy U18	2	(0)
2005	Italy U19	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:56, 13 May 2019 (UTC)

Career

Giani started his career at Internazionale. In August 2005, he was loaned to Serie B Cremonese, but later returned to Internazionale and played in the 2006 Torneo di Viareggio.^[1] He then played two Serie C1 seasons for Pro Patria. In July 2008, he joined Vicenza in a joint-ownership deal^[2] and Jean Mbida joined opposite direction. Giani valued €1,000 thus half of the rights worth €500; Mbida valued €120,000 and the half worth €60,000. Giani's co-ownership deal was renewed in June 2009, 2010 and 2011. In June 2012 Inter gave up the remaining 50% registration rights.

On 23 January 2013 Giani was signed by Perugia in temporary deal.^[3][4]

On 9 January 2014 Giani was signed by SPAL, with Erik Panizzi moving in the opposite direction.^[5][6]

On 30 January 2019 he signed a 2.5-year contract with Serie C club FeralpiSalò.^[7]

On 9 August 2021, he joined to Serie D club Desenzano Calvina.^[8]

Honours

Club

SPAL

• Serie B: 2016–17
• Lega Pro: 2015–16