Stefano Padovan

Stefano Padovan (born 16 April 1994) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward. Born in Turin, capital of Piedmont region, Padovan was a youth product of hometown club Juventus FC He was the member of U17 team in 2010–11 season as well as the reserve team from 2011 to 2013. Juventus reserve finished as the losing quarter-finalists in 2012–13 season reserve league, as well as winner of the reserve cup. On 5 July 2013, Padovan was signed by Serie B club Pescara in a temporary deal, with an option to buy. He was given no.31 shirt of the first team. On 30 September, Padovan made his Serie B debut for Pescara as a substitute replacing Riccardo Maniero in the 87th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Cesena, after the sub his teammate Matteo Politano scored the equalizer goal for Pescara, by an assist from Padovan. Padovan ended his loan to Pescara with only 5 appearances, all as a substitute, and 1 assist. On 16 January 2014, Padovan was signed by Serie C club Vicenza on a 6-month loan deal. On 26 January he made his Serie C debut for Vicenza as a substitute replacing Giacomo Tulli in the 61st minute of a 2–1 home win over Venezia. On 4 May, Padovan played his first match as a starter, a 2–2 away draw against San Marino Calcio, he was replaced by Tanasiy Kosovan in the 66th minute.