Mattia Liberali: Complete Como 1907 Player Profile
Career, statistics, playing style, Italy journey and the role of one of Como’s most exciting young attacking midfielders in Cesc Fàbregas’s system.
Mattia Liberali is an Italian attacking midfielder who joined Como 1907 in July 2026 after an important development season with Catanzaro in Serie B.
Developed in AC Milan’s academy, Liberali emerged as one of the most technically gifted Italian players of his generation. He can operate as a number 10, on either wing or in other advanced midfield positions.
Liberali combines close control, imagination, a cultured left foot and the confidence to receive in crowded areas. Those qualities make him a natural fit for the possession-based football developed by Cesc Fàbregas at Como.
7 important facts about Mattia Liberali
- Born in 2007 Liberali was born in Lombardy on 6 April 2007.
- Developed at AC Milan He spent around ten years in Milan’s academy.
- Serie A debut at 17 He started against Genoa in December 2024.
- Italian Under-17 champion Liberali helped Italy win the 2024 European title.
- Joined Como in 2026 He signed a long-term contract until June 2031.
- Number 30 Liberali wears the number 30 shirt for Como.
- Left-footed creator He excels in tight spaces and the final third.
Quick facts
Who is Mattia Liberali?
Mattia Liberali was born on 6 April 2007 in Lombardy and began his football education with local teams before joining AC Milan’s academy.
His earliest development included time with Aquile della Brianza and La Dominante. Liberali initially trained during the week with La Dominante while playing selected matches for Milan.
Milan later made the arrangement permanent. Liberali progressed through the age groups and became recognised for technique, close control, balance and his ability to create chances with his left foot.
He was initially used as a defender in seven-a-side football before moving progressively higher up the pitch. He eventually settled as an attacking midfielder and winger.
“I am really keen to develop and improve, and I have found that the club and I share a lot of common ground.”
Mattia Liberali after joining Como 1907Club career
Early development in Brianza
Liberali began playing in the Brianza area. His early experience included Aquile della Brianza and La Dominante before his permanent move into AC Milan’s academy.
This period allowed him to train regularly in a structured environment while continuing to develop the freedom and technique that later defined his attacking game.
AC Milan academy
Liberali joined Milan permanently in 2015 and progressed through the academy for approximately ten years.
During the 2021/22 Under-16 championship, he scored nine goals as Milan won the title. Only Francesco Camarda scored more for the team during the competition.
Liberali first trained with Milan’s senior team in December 2022. He signed his first professional contract in July 2023.
Breakthrough during the 2024 pre-season
Liberali joined Milan’s senior squad for the 2024/25 pre-season tour. His performances against high-level opponents increased attention around his development.
He provided the assist for Samuel Chukwueze’s winning goal against Real Madrid at Soldier Field in Chicago. The action demonstrated his awareness, timing and confidence in the final third.
Milan Futuro
Liberali made his professional debut for Milan Futuro on 10 August 2024 in the Coppa Italia Serie C.
He started against Lecco and scored the opening goal in a 3-0 away victory. The match gave him his first senior goal and first official experience in professional football.
He later made eight Serie C appearances for Milan Futuro and continued to divide his time between the reserve structure and Milan’s senior environment.
AC Milan first-team debut
Liberali made his Serie A debut for Milan on 15 December 2024. He started the 0-0 home draw against Genoa during the club’s 125th-anniversary celebrations.
He was 17 years old and operated in an advanced central role. The selection represented an important recognition of his technical development.
Move to Catanzaro
Liberali moved permanently to Catanzaro on 8 August 2025. Leaving Milan gave him the opportunity to play regularly and develop through the competitive demands of Serie B.
The beginning of the season required patience, but his role grew steadily. He contributed three league goals and four assists across 24 Serie B appearances.
Liberali also appeared in the promotion play-offs, completing the season with four goals in 30 matches across all competitions.
Why Catanzaro mattered
Catanzaro provided the bridge between academy football and a regular senior role. Liberali learned to manage physical contact, reduced space and the tactical demands of a long professional season.
His growth in Calabria also strengthened his position within Italy’s youth system and attracted interest from Serie A clubs.
Mattia Liberali at Como 1907
Permanent transfer to Como
Como announced Liberali’s arrival on 15 July 2026. The Italian attacking midfielder signed a contract until June 2031.
The transfer brought one of Italy’s most highly rated young creators into a squad built around technical quality, positional football and long-term development.
Fàbregas’s assessment
Cesc Fàbregas highlighted Liberali’s creativity, excellent technical ability and confidence in possession.
The Como coach also emphasised his ability to play in tight spaces, create chances and contribute in the final third.
“Mattia is a creative player with excellent technical ability and confidence in possession. He can operate in tight spaces, create chances and contribute in the final third.”
Cesc FàbregasChoosing Como’s project
Liberali described his arrival as the beginning of a new journey. He connected his personal desire to grow with Como’s own ambition and development model.
Conversations with Fàbregas also influenced the transfer. Liberali believed the coach’s playing philosophy suited his technical and creative qualities.
First Serie A goal
Liberali scored his first Serie A goal for Como in the 3-1 away victory against Fiorentina on 18 October 2026.
The goal marked an important step in his adaptation to the Italian top flight and demonstrated the attacking contribution he can provide from midfield.
First Champions League goal
Liberali scored his first UEFA Champions League goal during Como’s 9-1 victory away to Lens on 4 November 2026.
Scoring in both Serie A and the Champions League during his first months at Como underlined the speed of his development.
Key Como milestones
- Joined Como permanently on 15 July 2026.
- Signed a contract until 30 June 2031.
- Received the number 30 shirt.
- Made his Como debut during the 2026/27 season.
- Scored his first Serie A goal against Fiorentina.
- Made his UEFA Champions League debut.
- Scored his first Champions League goal against Lens.
- Earned his first senior Italy call-up while at Como.
Playing style
Close control
Liberali’s close control allows him to receive in crowded central areas and maintain possession when opponents approach from different angles.
His balance and quick adjustments help him manipulate the ball without needing large spaces.
Creativity between the lines
Liberali is most dangerous when he receives between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines.
From those positions, he can turn towards goal, combine with a forward or use a disguised pass to release a runner.
Left-footed passing
His left foot gives him the ability to play vertical passes, create chances and deliver balls into the penalty area.
Liberali can also move inside from the right flank, opening an angle for a through ball or a curling shot.
Playing in tight spaces
Fàbregas identified Liberali’s work in tight spaces as one of his key qualities.
He uses short touches, changes of direction and combinations to escape pressure without breaking the team’s possession structure.
Dribbling
Liberali can eliminate an opponent through changes of pace and direction rather than relying exclusively on speed.
His low centre of gravity helps him protect the ball and continue attacking after contact.
Final-third contribution
Liberali can find the final pass, combine near the penalty area and arrive in shooting positions.
His experience as both a winger and number 10 gives him different ways to approach the final third.
Positional versatility
His natural role is attacking midfield, but Liberali can play from the right or left wing.
He can also move between positions during a match, allowing the attacking structure to change without a substitution.
Areas for development
Liberali is still adapting to the physical and defensive demands of elite senior football.
Increasing his consistency without the ball, pressing intensity and decision-making over complete matches will be important parts of his development.
Role in Cesc Fàbregas’s system
Liberali’s technique and tactical flexibility make him a natural candidate for several attacking roles in Fàbregas’s system.
Attacking midfielder between the lines
As a number 10, Liberali can receive behind the opposition midfield and connect Como’s deeper players with the forwards.
His ability to turn in restricted space can accelerate an attack before the defensive block has time to reorganise.
Right-sided creator
Starting from the right allows Liberali to move inside onto his stronger left foot.
From there, he can combine with the full-back, play an through pass, cross towards the far post or shoot from the edge of the area.
Left-wing role
From the left, Liberali can provide width before moving into an interior position.
This role can help Como create overloads with a central midfielder and an advancing full-back.
Creating numerical advantages
Liberali can move towards the ball to create an extra passing option in midfield.
His movement may draw a defender out of position and create space for a teammate to attack.
Combination play
Fàbregas’s football relies on players who can exchange short passes quickly and understand the next movement.
Liberali’s first touch and awareness allow him to participate in one-touch combinations around the penalty area.
Attacking compact defences
Against opponents who defend deep, Liberali can help Como find solutions in limited space.
His dribbling, passing disguise and ability to change direction can disrupt a compact defensive block.
Development through rotation
Como can introduce Liberali gradually across Serie A, domestic cups and European competition.
The range of competitions provides meaningful minutes while allowing the coaching staff to manage his physical and tactical development.
Career statistics
Liberali’s senior career includes Serie C, Serie B, Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.
| Club | Period | League appearances | League goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Futuro | 2024/25 | 8 | 0 |
| AC Milan | 2024/25 | 1 | 0 |
| Catanzaro | 2025/26 | 24 | 3 |
| Como 1907 | From 2026 | 4 | 1 |
Senior statistics by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Milan Futuro | Serie C | 8 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | AC Milan | Serie A | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Catanzaro | Serie B | 24 | 3 |
| 2026/27 | Como 1907 | Serie A | 4 | 1 |
| 2026/27 | Como 1907 | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 1 |
Mattia Liberali and Italy
Italy youth teams
Liberali has represented Italy from Under-15 level through to the Under-21 team.
He scored regularly for the Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 sides, developing into one of the most recognisable creative players of his age group.
European Under-17 champion
Liberali helped Italy win the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Cyprus.
He scored an important solo equaliser against England in the quarter-final before Italy advanced on penalties.
Italy later defeated Denmark in the semi-final and Portugal 3-0 in the final to win the title for the first time at Under-17 level.
Team of the Tournament
UEFA’s technical observers selected Liberali in the official Team of the Tournament.
He was one of five Italian players included after the team’s successful campaign.
Italy Under-19
Liberali continued his international development with the Under-19 team and took part in the 2026 European Championship.
He scored from the penalty spot in Italy’s opening 2-0 victory over Serbia and remained an important figure in the attacking structure.
Italy Under-21
Liberali made his Italy Under-21 debut on 1 October 2026 during a European Championship qualifying victory against Armenia.
The promotion reflected his progress after moving from Catanzaro to Como and earning minutes in Serie A.
First senior Italy call-up
Liberali received his first senior Italy call-up in November 2026 for UEFA Nations League matches against France and Belgium.
The call-up represented another rapid step in a journey that had taken him from Serie B to Serie A, Champions League football and the senior national-team environment.
Honours
- Italian Under-16 champion with AC Milan: 2021/22
- UEFA European Under-17 champion with Italy: 2024
- UEFA Under-17 Team of the Tournament: 2024
Main strengths
- Close control
- Creativity
- Left-footed passing
- Playing in tight spaces
- Dribbling
- Final passes
- Chance creation
- Body orientation
- Positional versatility
- Combination play
- Attacking awareness
- Confidence in possession
Why Mattia Liberali is important to Como
Liberali gives Como a high-potential Italian creator who can grow alongside the club’s sporting project.
His technical qualities suit a team that wants to dominate possession, play through pressure and create advantages between the lines.
He can cover different attacking positions without losing the ability to combine centrally. This gives Fàbregas additional options during matches and across a demanding schedule.
Liberali also strengthens Como’s long-term Italian core. His experience with the national youth teams and early senior call-up increase the value of his development within the club.
The contract until 2031 gives Como time to manage his progression without requiring immediate responsibility in every match.
His early Serie A and Champions League goals show that he can already influence senior matches while continuing to improve physically, tactically and defensively.
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Official profile and player information
Visit Liberali’s official Como profile, signing announcement, AC Milan transfer statement and UEFA tournament information.