Benito Nicolas Viola (born 12 October 1989) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Cagliari.
He is the older brother of fellow footballer Alessio Viola.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benito Nicolas Viola | ||
Date of birth | 12 October 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Oppido Mamertina, Italy | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Cagliari | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2008 | Reggina | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2012 | Reggina | 67 | (13) |
2012–2013 | Palermo | 6 | (0) |
2013–2015 | Ternana | 64 | (4) |
2015–2017 | Novara | 60 | (6) |
2017–2021 | Benevento | 106 | (21) |
2021–2022 | Bologna | 6 | (0) |
2022– | Cagliari | 42 | (6) |
International career | |||
2005 | Italy U17 | 4 | (0) |
2006–2007 | Italy U18 | 3 | (0) |
2007 | Italy U19 | 5 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:38, 15 April 2024 (UTC) |
Viola was born in Oppido Mamertina, in the same province of Reggina Calcio. Viola made his Serie A debut for Reggina on 11 January 2009 against S.S. Lazio. He also played twice at 2008–09 Coppa Italia.
On 30 January 2012, Palermo announced to have purchased Viola from Reggina in a co-ownership agreement with the club, for €1.8 million in a 4+1⁄2-year contract. The player would stay on loan at Reggina until the end of the 2011–12 Serie B season.
On 1 July 2013, Ternana acquired Viola from Reggina, with Palermo retained the 50% registration rights. In June 2015 the co-ownership deal expired, as Ternana did not purchase him from Palermo. However, Palermo also released Viola for free.
On 2 August 2015, Viola was signed by Novara Calcio.
On 31 January 2017, Viola was signed by Benevento in a 2+1⁄2-year contract.
On 20 October 2021, he signed with Bologna.
On 2 July 2022, Viola joined Cagliari on a two-year contract.
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