Ivan Francesco De Santis (born 21 May 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie C Group C club Taranto.
De Santis was born in the Apulian town of Conversano, but began his career in Lombardy in the youth teams of Serie A giants Milan.
De Santis was sent on loan to Lega Pro side Catania at the beginning of the 2016–17 season.
Due to this lack of playing time, Milan recalled De Santis early, in January 2017, in order to loan him out again.
[11] De Santis has played for every age category for Italy from under-15 to under-19, and also received a call-up to the under-20 side in September 2016 for the Under-20 Four Nations Tournament, after Fabio Della Giovanna was forced to withdraw due to injury.