Lorenzo Crisetig (born 20 January 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group A club Padova.

Born in Cividale del Friuli, Crisetig started his career with local club Audace San Leonardo.

[14] He also won the experimental UEFA U18 Challenge against Bayern Munich U19 on 19 May, with Inter U19 (which 1990 born player of the Primavera did not play).

[15] In the next season, he was named as one of the club youth product (List B) in 2010 UEFA Super Cup (but did not receive call-up).

But under new coach Claudio Ranieri, he made his debut in 2011–12 UEFA Champions League on 27 September, replacing Cristian Chivu in the last minute.

It was due to the injury crisis, in which the coach had five midfielders only (including Zanetti) plus Crisetig and youngster Andrea Romanò.

As part of the financial arrangement, Crisetig joined the club in a two-year loan, with an obligation to buy in 2017.

[50] Crisetig received his first call-up in December 2007, for the Christmas Youth Tournament (Italian: Torneo Giovanile di Natale).

Despite not played in qualifying, he was picked by Pasquale Salerno to the final tournament of 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, as the only born 1993 player.

On 11 August 2010, he made his Italy U-21 debut in a friendly match against Denmark under coach Pierluigi Casiraghi, as the youngest player ever, at the age of 17 years, 203 days.

Under the guidance of Daniele Zoratto, Crisetig played twice in 2011 U-19 Euro qualifying and two substitute appearances in the elite round, losing to Republic of Ireland in the last game.

After made his professional debut, he joined the U-19 team on 29 September,[53] but only played once out of three qualifying, being replaced by Francesco Vassallo for the latter.

[55] Crisetig played four times in 2012–13 Four Nations Tournament for Italy U20 plus two additional friendlies against Turkey U21[56][nb 1] and Iran.