Pietro Comuzzo

Pietro Comuzzo (born 20 February 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Fiorentina.

Pietro Comuzzo

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	San Daniele del Friuli, Italy[1]
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Fiorentina
Number	15
Youth career
2011–2015	Tricesimo
2016–2017	Udinese
2017–2018	Pordenone
2018–2023	Fiorentina
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Fiorentina	37	(1)
International career‡
2022	Italy U17	2	(0)
2023	Italy U18	3	(0)
2023–	Italy U20	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:26, 25 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:32, 11 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in San Daniele del Friuli,^[2][3] Comuzzo started playing football at local grassroots club Tricesimo at the age of six,^[3] before joining the youth sectors of Udinese and Pordenone,^[2][3] and then moving to Fiorentina's academy in 2019.^[4][5]

He then came through the Viola's youth ranks, being named as captain of the under-18 squad,^[5][6] before being promoted to the under-19 team in the first months of 2023.^[6][7] In March of the same year, he signed his first professional contract with Fiorentina, penning a deal until 2025, with an option for another year.^[6][8][9] During the same season, he helped the under-19 team win the Supercoppa Primavera,^[10][11] as they also reached the Coppa Italia final.^[3][12][13]

At the start of the 2023–24 season, Comuzzo started training with the first team, under manager Vincenzo Italiano.^[6][14] On 8 October 2023, the defender made his professional (and Serie A) debut for Fiorentina, coming on as a substitute for Jonathan Ikoné in a 3–1 league win over Napoli.^[6][15] On 26 October, he made his debut in a continental tournament, coming on for injured Michael Kayode in the sixth minute of a 6–0 win over Čukarički in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage.^[3][16]

On 17 August 2024, Comuzzo made his first professional start in a 1–1 league draw against Parma.^[17][18]

International career

Comuzzo has represented Italy at under-17,^[19] under-18^[7][20] and under-20 level.^[21][22]

He received his first call-up to the Italian under-20 national team in September 2023.^[23][24]

On 8 November 2024, coach Luciano Spalletti included Comuzzo in the Italy senior team squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures against Belgium and France.^[25]

Style of play

Comuzzo is a centre-back who can play either in a back four or a back three,^[5][6] but can also cover the right-back role.^[3] He has been regarded for his physical attributes, his marking abilities and his technique.^[5][6] A fairly sporting player,^[5] he has also been described as an aerial threat from set pieces and a leader of the defense.^[6]

Personal life

Comuzzo has a twin brother, Francesco: they played together for the youth teams of Tricesimo, Udinese, Pordenone and Fiorentina until 2020, when Francesco was released by the latter club.^[2][3]

He lost his mother to cancer in 2023.^[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 May 2025^[26]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Coppa Italia		Europe		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Fiorentina	2023–24	Serie A	4	0	1	0	1[a]	0	6	0
	2024–25		33	1	1	0	10[b]	0	44	1
Career total			37	1	2	0	11	0	50	1

1. Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League
2. Appearances in UEFA Conference League

Honours

Fiorentina U19

• Supercoppa Primavera: 2022–23^[10][11]