Gaia Distefano

Forward • Age 24 • #17

Gaia Distefano is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward. She has represented Italy at youth international level.

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Before moving into 11-a-side football, Gaia spent eight years playing futsal, which she credits as an important part of her development.

Gaia developed through the Juventus youth academy before beginning her senior career.

Early in her career she mainly played as a winger before gradually becoming a more central attacker.

Off the pitch she enjoys spending time with family and friends, both in Parma and back home in Turin.

She has spoken about the strong team spirit at Parma, describing unity and commitment as the group's greatest strengths.

Receiving her first Italy youth national-team call-up is among the milestones she considers most memorable in her career.

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