Andrea Raggi

Andrea Raggi, born on 24 June 1984 in Italy, is a retired professional footballer who played as a versatile defender, capable of playing both as a centre-back and a right-back. He began his career with Empoli, spending four seasons with their first team.

In 2008, Raggi was sold to Palermo for €7 million on a four-year contract. However, he struggled to break into Palermo's first team, leading to loan spells at Sampdoria and Bologna. In July 2010, he was loaned to Bari, where he primarily played as a right-back despite competition from other players. After the winter transfer window, his playing time decreased, and he eventually permanently joined Bologna for €200,000 in August 2011.

In July 2012, Raggi moved to Monaco on a three-year contract. During his time with Monaco, he played a key role in the team's progression to the semi-finals of the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League and won the Ligue 1 title that season. He signed a two-year contract extension with Monaco in September 2017, earning €2 million annually, until his departure in June 2019.

Raggi made his international debut for Italy's U-21 team on 24 March 2007 against England's U-21 side. He also earned individual honours, including being named in the Ligue 2 Team of the Season in 2012–13. With Monaco, he won the Ligue 1 title in 2016–17 and the Ligue 2 title in 2012–13, while with Empoli, he secured the Serie B title in 2004–05.