Giovanni Leoni

About

Italian professional soccer player who has played for Premier League club, Liverpool FC. In September 2025, he made his debut for the team in a match against Southampton FC. He had previously been a member of Serie A club, Parma Calcio 1913. He has a popular Instagram account giovannileonii, which has garnered 350,000 followers. On his Instagram, he has primarily posted pictures that have captured his performance in soccer matches. 

Before Fame

He began his youth career at Vigontina Calcio. He subsequently moved to Cittadella, and eventually completed his youth development at Padova. 

Trivia

He has played for both the Italy national U18 and U19 teams. He has typically played as a centre-back. 

Family Life

Both of his parents played water polo professionally. His older brother Edoardo has also been a professional water polo player. His adopted brother Mahamadou Diarra has played for Italian basketball club, Petrarca. 

Associated With

One of his biggest inspirations is fellow professional soccer player Virgil van Dijk.