Antonio Candela (born 27 April 2000) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as defender for club Venezia.

Career

On 5 August 2017, Candela made his professional debut with Spezia Calcio against Serie C club Reggiana in the Coppa Italia.

Antonio Candela

On 31 July 2019, Candela joined Serie B club Trapani on loan until 30 June 2020. On 31 January 2020, he moved on loan to Serie C club Olbia.

Antonio Candela

On 3 September 2020 he moved on loan to Pergolettese. On 24 July 2021, he was loaned to Cesena.

Antonio Candela

On 25 August 2022, Genoa and Venezia reached an agreement under which Candela and cash moved to Venezia in exchange for Mattia Aramu moving in the opposite direction. Candela signed a three-year agreement with Venezia, with an option to extend.

Honours

Italy U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2018

Italy U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup fourth place: 2019

References

2000 births

Living people

Footballers from La Spezia

Italian men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

Serie B players

Serie C players

Spezia Calcio players

Genoa CFC players

SSD FC Trapani 1905 players

Olbia Calcio 1905 players

US Pergolettese 1932 players

Cesena FC players

Venezia FC players

Italy men's youth international footballers