Nicola Lai (born 17 January 1986) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, Lai was sold to Rieti in co-ownership deal.
In June 2007, Cagliari decided to give up the remain registration rights to Rieti.
[1] In July 2007, he joined Sardinian side Torres.
[2] He then played for non-professional side Muravera for a season (at league Promozione), and in 2009-10 season signed for Algero,[3] which the club had former Cagliari team-mate Alessio Cossu, Andrea Cocco, Andrea Peana and Simone Aresti.