Riccardo Serena


Riccardo Serena is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Rieti on loan from Padova.

Club career

Serena played the first four seasons of his senior career in Serie D and Eccellenza.
On 12 July 2017, he signed a one-year contract with Serie C club Padova. He made his Serie C debut for Padova on 24 September 2017 in a game against Sambenedettese as an added-time substitute for Nico Pulzetti. His contract was extended for two additional seasons on 28 February 2018, as Padova advanced to Serie B at the end of the season.
On 9 January 2020, he joined Rieti on loan.

Personal life

His father Michele Serena is a football coach and a former player who appeared for Italy national football team and played for Juventus, Sampdoria, Fiorentina and Atlético Madrid, among others.