Elia Legati (born 3 January 1986) is an Italian former professional

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who played as a defender.

Club career

Legati was signed by

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from

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in 2001. He played in their youth teams for six years, before joining

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on a two-season loan in August 2006. For the 2008–09 season he moved to French side

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on another loan spell; however, he was called back in January, due to lack of playing time, and subsequently loaned to

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for the remainder of the season. In July 2009, he was transferred to

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in a co-ownership deal, for €10,000. He made 40 appearances and scored one goal in his first

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season; his good performances prompted Milan to re-acquire him fully, for €350,000. However, for the 2010–11 season, he was signed by

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in a new co-ownership deal, for €660,000. In June 2011 Padova bought him outright for another €660,000. On 16 January 2018, he signed a contract with FeralpiSalò until 30 June 2020. Legati announced his retirement from playing on 13 May 2023, with his shirt number 13 retired by the club.

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