Francesco Virdis

Francesco Virdis (born 16 January 1985) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for Asti Calcio.

Sampdoria and early career
Virdis started his career at Sampdoria before being loaned to a whole host of Italian lower league clubs, the most recent of which, Savona, he joined on 10 July 2018.

Virdis became a free agent and joined a Serie D club. He re-birthed with 22 goals.

Journeyman in Lega Pro
On 19 July 2012 Serie A club Chievo signed Virdis as a free agent and re-sold half of the registration rights to Savona for a peppercorn of €500. In June 2013 Savona acquired Virdis outright from Chievo for another €80,000.

On 18 June 2014 he was signed by Monza. Circa January 2015 he was signed by L'Aquila. In summer 2015 he was released.

On 4 August 2015 he was re-signed by Savona in a 1-year contract.

On 9 June 2016 Virdis was signed by Lega Pro newcomer Venice. However, on 23 August he was loaned to AlbinoLeffe. AlbinoLeffe was re-admitted to Lega Pro to fill the vacancy.