Umberto Germano
# Umberto Germano

Umberto Germano (born 22 April 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie C Group A club Triestina.

## Club career

### Early career

Born in Cigliano, Piedmont, Germano was signed by Canavese from BarcanovaSalus in 2007. On 31 July 2008 he was signed by Juventus F.C. in a definitive deal. He was the member of the under-17 football team in 2008–09 season. In the next season he was a member of the reserve B - Berretti. He was a player for Juve in 2010 Dossena Trophy [it], scoring once against Cremonese. Germano also played for reserve A occasionally.

Germano was a player for Canavese in 2010–11 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, as well as for their reserve team. He also returned to Juventus "Primavera" reserve team in May 2011.

### Pro Vercelli

In July 2011 Germano was signed by another Piedmontese club Pro Vercelli. The club won the playoffs of 2011–12 Lega Pro Prima Divisione and promoted to Serie B after half a century wait. He also played once for the representative team of Lega Pro against San Marino in June 2012. Pro Vercelli finished as the 21st of 2012–13 Serie B and relegated back to the third division. On 24 August 2013 Germano was signed by Lanciano in a temporary deal, fellow Serie B struggler of last season which finished just above the relegated teams as the 18th. As part of the deal, Vincenzo Pepe left for Vercelli definitely.

On 2 July 2015 Germano signed a new three-year contract.

### Padova

On 2 July 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with Padova.

### Triestina

On 5 January 2023, Germano joined Triestina on a 2.5-year deal.

