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Alberto Brignoli (born 19 August 1991) is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Empoli.
Club career
Early career
Born in Trescore Balneario, Brignoli made his debut as a senior with A.C. Montichiari in 2009, in Serie D, after representing Uesse Sarnico 1908 and USD Grumellese Calcio as a youth. After helping his side achieve promotion as a starter, he was loaned to A.C. Lumezzane.
Brignoli was loaned to Ternana Calcio for 2012–13 season. He made his professional debut on 1 September 2012, starting in a 0–1 home loss against Modena for the Serie B championship.
On 31 January 2013, Ternana signed Brignoli outright from Lumezzane. He continued to appear regularly for the club, achieving mid table positions in all campaigns.
Juventus
On 2 February 2015, Juventus signed Brignoli outright for €1.75 million, which saw the remaining 50% registration rights of Alberto Masi move in the opposite direction for €1.5 million. Brignoli returned to Terni immediately on loan for the rest of the season.
Sampdoria
On 2 July 2015, Brignoli was signed by Sampdoria in a temporary deal. He made his Serie A debut on 14 May 2016 (round 38 the last round), playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–5 away loss against his parent club.
CD Leganés
On 20 July 2016, Brignoli was loaned to La Liga club CD Leganés, for one year.
Perugia
On 11 January 2017, Brignoli returned to Italy, joining Perugia on loan.
Benevento
On 30 July 2017, Brignoli joined Serie A newcomers Benevento on a temporary deal, with an obligation to buy at the end of season. According to Corriere dello Sport – Stadio, the obligation would depend on Benevento securing a place in the 2018–19 Serie A season. He was assigned number 22 shirt. On 3 December, he scored a 95th-minute equaliser with a header in a 2–2 home draw against Milan, to earn Benevento their first ever point in Serie A after a record 14 consecutive defeats. With the goal, Brignoli was the third goalkeeper to score from open play in Serie A history after Michelangelo Rampulla in 1992 and Massimo Taibi in 2001.
Palermo
On 25 July 2018, Brignoli signed with Serie B club Palermo until 30 June 2021.
Empoli
On 18 July 2019, Brignoli signed for Serie B club Empoli for free.