Simone Andrea Ganz

Simone Andrea Ganz (born 21 September 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Pontedera.

Milan
Ganz started playing football as a child at the Masseroni Marchese football academy in Milan, before joining A.C. Milan's youth system at the start of the 2008–09 season. He made his professional debut with the first team on 1 November 2011, coming on as a substitute for Robinho in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against BATE Borisov, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

For the 2013–14 season, he was loaned out to Prima Divisione club Lumezzane. However, the deal was cut short during the January transfer window and he subsequently joined Barletta on another loan for the remainder of the season.

Como
At the start of the 2014–15 season, Ganz joined Lega Pro club Como.

Juventus
After scoring 16 goals in Serie B for Como, Juventus signed Ganz on a four-year deal in May 2016. He was immediately sent out on a season-long loan to Hellas Verona.

Ascoli
On 28 September 2020, he joined Mantova on loan.

On 31 August 2021, he was loaned to Lecco on Serie C.

Triestina
On 26 July 2022, Ganz signed a two-year contract with Triestina. On 31 January 2023, Ganz was loaned by Latina, with an option to buy.

International career
Ganz won 5 caps and scored one goal with the Italy under-19 side in 2011.

Personal life
Ganz is the son of former footballer Maurizio Ganz. He is of Austrian origin through his father.

Club
Updated 24 March 2021