Antoine Viterale

Antoine Viterale (born 1 July 1996; in Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong footballer currently playing in Switzerland for 2. Liga Interregional club Lugano U21. He describes himself as a left-winger rather than a centre-forward.

Youth career
Antoine Viterale was born to an Italian father and a French mother. His father, Giovanni Viterale, worked for Conrad Hotel, while in Hong Kong. Antoine lived in Hong Kong for 14 years since birth and was an academy player for Kitchee. He signed for Swiss side FC Lugano's U-18 squad, before breaking into RCD Espanyol's youth ranks. He would later move to Italian club Chievo Verona., before switching to Hellas Verona. Viterale trialed with Inter Milan in 2010 but was not offered a contract.

In December 2015, Viterale moved with his family into a condominium in Singapore. Originally, he was set to play for Tampines Rovers' Prime League team but the striker tore his ankle ligaments during a training session. Around May 2016 he got a call from an agent who explained that Garena Young Lions were seeking a striker so Antoine trained there for a few months; however, the forward never got a contract there despite having forged a good relationship with then coach Patrick Hesse.

Hougang United
Antoine Viterale signed with Hougang United in December 2016 after scoring in two friendlies against MISC-MIFA and DRB-Hicom. Making his debut in a 2-0 triumph over Garena Young Lions, Viterale scored his first goal for Hougang United against Ceres–Negros in the 2017 Singapore Cup on 20 June 2017.

Lugano
On 3 March 2019, Viterale returned to Europe, signing with Swiss Super League club Lugano.

Quimper Kerfeunteun FC
On 16 January 2022, Viterale joined Quimper Kerfeunteun FC of the Brittany Football League of Regional 1, the sixth tier league of French football after taking a career break.

Personal life
His family currently resides in Singapore.

International career
Viterale was born and raised in Hong Kong. He had the opportunity to represent the Under-17 team, however he declined the invitation.

On 5 June 2023, Viterale along with Michael Udebuluzor were invited to train with the Hong Kong national football team with a possible view to represent the national team.