Andrea Natali

Andrea Natali (born January 28, 2008) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Early life
Natali moved with his family to Spain as a child.

Club career
He started playing football at the age of six when he joined the youth academy of Bologna, the club where his father played from 2012 to 2014. In the summer of 2014, he joined Brera and after a few seasons with the neroverdi, he moved abroad, first to Spain and then to England.

Natali joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona at the age of thirteen, after playing in Udinese and AC Milan's youth academies. He has been described as "one of the most promising defenders in the Blaugrana youth team".

On 26 June 2024, he joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

International career
Natali has captained the Italy national under-15 football team.

He won the Euros U17 in 2024.

Style of play
Natali mainly operates as a defender and has been described as "stood out for his driving and quality in passing".

Personal life
Natali is the son of Italian footballer Cesare Natali. He has four siblings.

Honours
Italy U17
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2024