Giovanni Leoni (born 21 December 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Parma.
He began playing football with Vigontina before moving to Cittadella, and finished his youth development at Padova.
[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Padova as a late substitute in a 3–2 Serie C win over AlbinoLeffe on 19 March 2023 at the age of 16 years and 3 months, making him the youngest professional footballer in Italy that season.
[4] On 1 February 2024, he joined Sampdoria on loan until June 2026 with an option to buy for €1.5 million.
[8] A tall, strong and ambidextrous centre-back, Leoni can play as in the centre or right side of a three-man defense.