Luca Profeta (born 22 February 1990) is an Italian

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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Club career

Born in Milan,

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, Profeta spent his youth career at Internazionale, at first as a midfielder. He played from ''Giovanissimi Regionali B Team'' to ''Allievi Nazionali Team'' (2006–07 season). In January 2008, he was loaned to

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along with Fabio Perissinotto, rejoining Inter team-mate Andrea Bavena,

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, Marco Buonanno,

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, Mattia Dell'Aera,

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and Davide Tremolada. He then spent 2 seasons with Serie D club Colognese. In 2009–10 season he played 27 times. In August 2010, he was signed by

club

. He played once for the club at

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, against Renate.

International career

Profeta only played for Italy at U-16 level. Profeta received his first call-up to 2005 ''Torneo Giovanile di Natale'' In December 2005. He finished as a runner-up in a youth tournament held in

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, France. He played 3 out of possible 4 matches, only missed the round 2 and started twice in round 1 and 3.

Honours

;Pro Sesto youth * ''

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'': 2008

References

External links

FIGC

LaSerieD.com Profile
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