Marco Palestra

Defender #2
Age 21 years
Nationality Italy
Market Value €30.0M

Career

No transfer history

Marco Palestra is Cagliari's Gold-tier Engine. At 21 years old, the Italian youth product is building his body of work in Serie A, showing the relentless energy required to succeed at the highest level while gaining vital experience away from parent club Atalanta.

His 27 appearances this term tell the story of a highly trusted midfield presence, logging over 2,300 minutes on the pitch. While currently going through a quiet spell in his immediate form, his underlying profile reveals a unique setup for a box-to-box operator who has chipped in with four goal contributions over the campaign. Palestra boasts an exceptional Dribbling dimension, comfortably bypassing opponents in tight areas. This elite ball-carrying ability earns him DRIBBLER recognition, while his transitional vision also secures him ARCHITECT status. He remains the connective tissue for his side, covering ground and driving the team forward even when his direct attacking output cools down.

The broader trajectory remains highly encouraging for the young Italian. With his market value surging to €25M, the dynamic midfielder is proving his worth in the top flight. Whether dictating play on loan or preparing for his next career step, his overall stock continues to rise.

⏳ Forming Opinion 18/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Marco Palestra Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 48%
Weight 62%
Experience 11%

vs Premier League

Height 63%
Weight 72%
Experience 13%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 73 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 46 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 61 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 62 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 53 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 73
Shooting 46
Defense 61
Workrate 62
Passing 53
Key Strength 73 Dribbling
Area to Watch 46 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Everton 0-2 Chelsea Premier League 0' 0.0 0 0 46 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Oct 10, 2026 Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth Premier League 18' 6.4 0 0 69 Stamford Bridge
May 24, 2026 AC Milan 1-2 Cagliari Serie A 32' 6.9 0 0 81 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
May 17, 2026 Cagliari 2-1 Torino Serie A 93' 6.6 0 0 64 Unipol Domus
May 09, 2026 Cagliari 0-2 Udinese Serie A 62' 6.3 0 0 56 Unipol Domus
May 03, 2026 Bologna 0-0 Cagliari Serie A 94' 6.9 0 0 28 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Apr 27, 2026 Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta Serie A 39' 6.9 0 0 100 Unipol Domus
Apr 17, 2026 Inter 3-0 Cagliari Serie A 94' 6.9 0 0 51 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Apr 11, 2026 Cagliari 1-0 Cremonese Serie A 61' 7.0 0 0 34 Unipol Domus
Apr 04, 2026 Sassuolo 2-1 Cagliari Serie A 95' 7.2 0 0 62 MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Mar 20, 2026 Cagliari 0-1 Napoli Serie A 94' 6.6 0 0 35 Unipol Domus
Mar 15, 2026 Pisa 3-1 Cagliari Serie A 90' 6.5 0 0 80 Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Mar 07, 2026 Cagliari 1-2 Como Serie A 96' 7.2 0 0 53 Unipol Domus
Feb 27, 2026 Parma 1-1 Cagliari Serie A 95' 7.0 0 0 45 Stadio Ennio Tardini
Feb 21, 2026 Cagliari 0-0 Lazio Serie A 95' 7.2 0 0 31 Unipol Domus
Feb 16, 2026 Cagliari 0-2 Lecce Serie A 95' 6.3 0 0 27 Unipol Domus
Feb 09, 2026 AS Roma 2-0 Cagliari Serie A 94' 6.9 0 0 44 Stadio Olimpico
Jan 31, 2026 Cagliari 4-0 Hellas Verona Serie A 87' 7.5 0 0 57 Unipol Domus
Jan 24, 2026 Fiorentina 1-2 Cagliari Serie A 80' 8.6 1 1 55 Stadio Artemio Franchi
Jan 17, 2026 Cagliari 1-0 Juventus Serie A 90' 7.0 0 0 45 Unipol Domus

Player Market Value

Track Marco Palestra's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €30.0M
Peak Value €30.0M (Q1'26)
€30.0M €15.0M €0
Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q4'25 Q1'26

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