Federico Chiesa, the star of Juventus and Italy, recently shared insights into his early football memories, the notable teammates he’s played alongside, and how a severe cruciate ligament injury disrupted his career trajectory.

The 26-year-old forward endured nearly a year on the sidelines following the injury sustained during a match against Roma in January 2022. Although he has since recovered, Chiesa acknowledges that he has yet to fully regain his peak form, reminiscent of his pivotal role in Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph.

Currently featuring in Luciano Spalletti’s Italy squad for the ongoing European Championship, Chiesa showcased his prowess by earning the Man of the Match award in their opening 2-1 victory over Albania. Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over his future with Juventus as he enters the final year of his contract in Turin.

Reflecting on his early football experiences in an interview with France Football, Chiesa fondly recalled his upbringing immersed in the sport, influenced significantly by his father’s career. He recounted how his father’s connections, including interactions with legendary figures like Buffon during their time at Parma, left lasting impressions despite initial trepidation.

When discussing his strongest teammates to date, Chiesa praised the talents of individuals such as Vlahovic, Ronaldo, Dybala, Muriel, Saponara, Ilicic, and particularly highlighted Franck Ribery for his exceptional skills and uplifting presence in the locker room. He described Ribery as not only a phenomenal player but also a source of joy and fortitude during their time together at Fiorentina.

Regarding his recovery from the cruciate ligament injury, Chiesa acknowledged the setback as a significant learning curve that tempered his gameplay from instinctive and impulsive to more considered and strategic. He affirmed that while the injury altered aspects of his approach, his speed and overall performance are steadily approaching their pre-injury levels.

Federico Chiesa

This season he played in total 33 times for 2207 minutes for Serie A.

Federico Chiesa scored 9 goals for Juventus. He procured two assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Serie A. In the last match Juventus won 2-0 against Monza.

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus is currently 4th in the Serie A with 67 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 14 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus won 2-0 against Monza.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 49 goals and conceding 28.​