Giuseppe Fornito (born 6 September 1994) is an Italian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie C Group A club Pro Sesto on loan from Virtus Francavilla.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 September 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Trebisacce, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pro Sesto | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Napoli | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Napoli | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Pescara (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Cosenza (loan) | 29 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Rimini | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Messina (loan) | 31 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Trapani | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Catania (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Catania | 13 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Paganese (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2020 | Rende | 9 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Savoia | 18 | (1) |
| 2021 | Giugliano | 8 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Gelbison | 46 | (6) |
| 2023– | Virtus Francavilla | 11 | (1) |
| 2024– | → Pro Sesto (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Italy U16 | 3 | (1) |
| 2009–2011 | Italy U17 | 8 | (0) |
| 2011 | Italy U19 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 May 2024 | |||
Club career
Napoli
Coming from the youth ranks of Napoli, he was called to the first team for a match in the Europa League against PSV Eindhoven on December 6, 2012.
Pescara
In July 2013 Giuseppe Fornito went on loan to Pescara becoming the second Napoli player in two years to play for the club on loan after the success of Lorenzo Insigne while he was playing there on a loan spell.
Catania
On 31 August 2017, he joined Catania outright and was given the number 18 shirt.[1][2]
Rende
On 7 January 2020 he signed with Rende.[3]
Serie D
On 17 September 2020 he moved to Savoia.[4]
Virtus Francavilla
On 18 July 2023, Fornito joined Virtus Francavilla.[5] On 1 February 2024, Fornito was loaned by Pro Sesto.[6]
National team
Giuseppe Fornito has played for the Italy U16, Italy U17 and Italy U19 teams.