Simone Panada (born 2 June 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie C Group A club Atalanta U23.

[3] He subsequently made his professional debut on 31 July, coming in as a substitute in the second half of a 3–1 win against Catanzaro, in the preliminary turn of the Coppa Italia.

[5] Finally, on 14 August, he made his league debut, coming in as a substitute in the second half of a 1–0 loss against Frosinone.

[1] In 2019, he captained the Under-17 national team both at the UEFA European Championship in the Republic of Ireland,[1][8] where the Azzurrini finished as runners-up,[9] and the FIFA World Cup in Brazil,[10][11] where Italy were eliminated by the hosts and eventual champions in the quarter-finals.

[1] Despite having a slightly diminutive physique, he still can win the ball back and defend it from opponents, thanks to his strength and technique.