Luca Profeta (born 22 February 1990) is an

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who plays as a defender for

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club Pergocrema.

Club career

Born in

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, Profeta spent his youth career at

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, at first as a

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. He played from ''Giovanissimi Regionali B Team'' to ''Allievi Nazionali Team'' (2006–07 season). In January 2008, he was loaned to Pro Sesto along with Fabio Perissinotto, rejoining Inter team-mate Andrea Bavena,

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, Samuele Beretta, Marco Buonanno,

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, Mattia Dell'Aera, Domenico Maiese, Marco Puntoriere and Davide Tremolada. He then spent 2 seasons with

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club Colognese. In 2009–10 season he played 27 times. In August 2010, he was signed by

club Pergocrema. He played once for the club at

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, against

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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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'': 2008

References

External links

FIGC

LaSerieD.com Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Profeta, Luca Italian men's footballers Inter Milan players Pro Sesto 1913 players US Pergolettese 1932 players Men's association football fullbacks Footballers from Milan 1990 births Living people 21st-century Italian sportsmen