Alberto Paleari

Alberto Andrea Paleari (born 29 August 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Torino.

Alberto Paleari

Paleari in 2015
Personal information
Full name	Alberto Andrea Paleari
Date of birth	(1992-08-29) 29 August 1992
Place of birth	Giussano, Italy
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Torino
Number	1
Youth career
2008–2011	AC Milan
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	AC Milan	0	(0)
2011–2012	Ponte San Pietro	37	(0)
2012–2013	Tritium	7	(0)
2013–2014	Virtus Verona	34	(0)
2014–2015	Mantova	1	(0)
2015–2016	Giana Erminio	39	(0)
2016–2021	Cittadella	93	(0)
2020–2021	→ Genoa (loan)	3	(0)
2021–2022	Genoa	0	(0)
2021–2022	→ Benevento (loan)	35	(0)
2022–2024	Benevento	68	(0)
2024–	Torino	30	(0)
International career
2013–2015	Italy U20	5	(0)
Medal record Representing Italy Summer Universiade 2015 Gwangju
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2026

Club career

AC Milan

Born in Giussano, Lombardy, Paleari started his career at hometown club Seregno. In June 2008 he signed for Serie A club AC Milan. He was the starting keeper of Primavera under-20 team from the 2008–09 season to 2010–11 season. In 2010, he was second graded in the Italian championship losing the last match against Atalanta. In 2011, he was promoted to the senior squad, coached by Massimiliano Allegri, choosing to wear the number 61.

Ponte San Pietro

In August 2011, Paleari signed for Serie D club Ponte San Pietro. In the 2011–12 season he played 37 matches for the club.

Tritium

In summer 2012, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Tritium.

Virtus Verona

In 2013, he moved to Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Virtus Verona. He played 34 matches and won the award for "Best Goalkeeper of the Year", announced by the three most important national sports daily newspapers.

Mantova

In July 2014, he moved to Lega Pro club Mantova, where he collected two matches in Coppa Italia.

Giana Erminio

In 2015, Paleari moved to fellow Lega Pro club Giana Erminio.

Cittadella

In 2016 he joined Serie B club Cittadella, where he played until 2021.

Genoa

On 2 October 2020, he joined Serie A club Genoa, on loan with an obligation to buy. He made his debut on 30 November 2020 in a Serie A match against Parma.

Benevento

On 17 July 2021, he moved to Serie B club Benevento, on loan with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy. On 17 June 2022, Benevento exercised their option to buy.

Torino

On 19 July 2024, Paleari signed a contract with Serie A club Torino for two seasons, with an option for a third. He went on to play one Serie A match under head coach Paolo Vanoli during the 2024–25 season, his first with the club.

International career

Paleari was part of Italy squad at 2013 and 2015 Summer Universiade. In 2013, he played with no. 22 and in 2015 with no. 1. In the 2015 edition, Paleari and his teammates won the gold medal against South of Korea.

Career statistics

As of match played 8 May 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Tritium	2012–13	Lega Pro 1D	7	0	4	0	0	0	11	0
Virtus Verona	2013–14	Lega Pro 2D	34	0	0	0	—		34	0
Mantova	2014–15	Lega Pro	1	0	2	0	—		3	0
Giana Erminio	2014–15	Lega Pro	17	0	—		—		17	0
	2015–16	Lega Pro	22	0	1	0	—		23	0
	Total		39	0	1	0	—		40	0
Cittadella	2016–17	Serie B	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	0
	2017–18	Serie B	13	0	4	0	0	0	17	0
	2018–19	Serie B	36	0	2	0	5	0	43	0
	2019–20	Serie B	36	0	1	0	1	0	38	0
	2020–21	Serie B	0	0	1	0	—		1	0
	Total		87	0	9	0	6	0	102	0
Genoa (loan)	2020–21	Serie A	3	0	1	0	—		4	0
Benevento (loan)	2021–22	Serie B	35	0	1	0	3	0	39	0
Benevento	2022–23	Serie B	33	0	1	0	—		34	0
	2023–24	Serie C	35	0	0	0	6	0	41	0
	Total		103	0	2	0	9	0	114	0
Torino	2024–25	Serie A	1	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2025–26	Serie A	27	0	3	0	—		30	0
	Total		28	0	3	0	—		31	0
Career total			302	0	22	0	15	0	339	0