Luigi Vitale (born 5 October 1987) is an Italian former

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who played as a

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, or a left wing back, currently working as head coach of amateur club Stabia City.

Playing career

A former Napoli youth product, Vitale began his professional career with the

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senior side in 2005, but spent several seasons on loan with other clubs in Italy. On 12 July 2011, he joined

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from Napoli on a season-long loan. On 4 August 2012, he moved on loan to

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. In July 2016, he joined

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. On 31 January 2019, he signed a 2.5-year contract with

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. On 31 January 2020, Vitale joined

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on loan. On 1 February 2021, he joined

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Coaching career

In July 2023, Vitale was unveiled as the new head coach of

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amateurs Stabia City.

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* 1987 births Footballers from Castellammare di Stabia Living people Italian men's footballers SSC Napoli players SS Virtus Lanciano 1924 players US Livorno 1915 players Bologna FC 1909 players Ternana Calcio players SS Juve Stabia players US Salernitana 1919 players Hellas Verona FC players Spezia Calcio players Frosinone Calcio players Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Men's association football forwards Men's association football defenders 21st-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-footy-defender-1980s-stub