Nicolò Casale
Bologna

Nicolò Casale

Nicolò Casale of Bologna was born in Negrar, Italy on 14 February 1998 (age 28).

Nicolò Casale, born 14 February 1998 (age 28), is an Italian central defender with Bologna. At 6ft 3in (1.91m), he has the imposing frame expected of a Serie A centre-half, though that is only useful if the basics are in order.

His most productive league season came at Empoli in 2020–2021, when he made 24 appearances and scored once. It was a solid marker in a career built more on steady defensive work than headline numbers.

At Bologna in 2026–2027, Casale has made six Serie A appearances and scored one goal. His market value is around £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt.

Casale’s career is that of an established Italian defender working through Serie A with a practical profile: tall, experienced, and still active at a good level.

📈 Key stats and insights

Casale has made six Serie A appearances for Bologna in 2026–27, all starts
Casale has scored one goal in Serie A 2026–27
Casale has received one yellow card in Serie A 2026–27
Casale is 28 and carries a €5.00m market value
Casale joined Bologna permanently for £5.5m in July 2025 after an initial loan in August 2024
Last updated 10 November 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Nicolò Casale
CD
1.91m (6ft 3in)
Height
16
Squad Number
82kg (12st 12lb)
Weight
14 February 1998 (age 28)
Date of Birth
Negrar
Birthplace
Italy 🇮🇹
Country of Birth
Bologna
Team
£4.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Bologna
Bologna
Serie A 2026 - 2027
Games
6
Starting
6
Substitute
-
Unused
5
Utilisation
55%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-

In Serie A 2026–27 Casale has made six appearances, all starts, scored one goal and picked up one yellow card; he has started six of Bologna's 13 league rounds so far – a regular starting contribution when selected.

📋 Career stats

Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2026 - 2027
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
6
Goals
1
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
12
Goals
-
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
15
Goals
-
Team
Lazio
Lazio
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
2
Goals
-
Team
Lazio
Lazio
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
20
Goals
-
Team
Lazio
Lazio
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
29
Goals
1
Team
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
36
Goals
-
Team
Empoli
Empoli
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
24
Goals
1
Team
Venezia
Venezia
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
20
Goals
-
Team
Perugia
Perugia
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
1
Goals
-

Casale is 28, an Italy central defender at Bologna. He progressed through Empoli, Hellas Verona and Lazio before joining Bologna, moving from loan spells into permanent transfers; key moves included a £6.3m transfer to Lazio in July 2022 and a loan-to-permanent switch to Bologna completed for £5.5m in July 2025.

💰 Transfers

Team
Bologna
Bologna
1 July 2025
From
Lazio
Lazio
Type
Fee (£5.5m)
Team
Bologna
Bologna
30 August 2024
From
Lazio
Lazio
Type
Loan
Team
Lazio
Lazio
8 July 2022
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Fee (£6.3m)
Team
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
1 June 2021
From
Empoli
Empoli
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Empoli
Empoli
3 October 2020
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Loan
Team
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
31 August 2020
From
Venezia
Venezia
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Venezia
Venezia
18 July 2019
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Loan
Team
Sudtirol
Sudtirol
6 July 2018
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Loan
Team
Prato
Prato
30 January 2018
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Loan
Team
Perugia
Perugia
11 July 2017
From
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
Type
Loan
Team
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona
1 July 2015
Type
Trainee

Casale joined Bologna on loan in August 2024 and the move was made permanent for £5.5m in July 2025; before that he moved to Lazio for £6.3m in July 2022. Earlier activity included a loan from Hellas Verona to Empoli in October 2020 and a return to Hellas Verona in June 2021.

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