Sandro Tonali is an Italian professional footballer known for his exceptional skills on the pitch as a midfielder. He is a deep-lying playmaker with passing ability, high work rate and defensive strength. He is a versatile midfielder who has been compared to the Italian legend Andrea Pirlo.
Sandro Tonali
Profession: Footballer
Born: May 8, 2000
Age: 26 years old
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lodi, Italy
Known for: Midfielder for Italy national team
Profile Overview
Tonali was born and raised in Lodi, Italy. He began playing for local clubs before joining the youth academy at Brescia.
He began his professional career with Brescia in 2017, where he quickly impressed coaches and fans alike. His impressive performances earned him a promotion to the first team. He also went on to help the club win Serie B in the 2018-19 season.
Tonali made the move to AC Milan in 2020, initially on loan before making the deal permanent in 2021. During his time at Milan, he played a total of 130 games, including a crucial role in the team’s Serie A title win in the 2021-22 season.
Tonali became the most expensive Italian footballer of all time when he signed a five year contract with Newcastle United for €70 million in July 2023. He made his debut for the club in Allan McGreogor’s testimonial match against Rangers.He scored the opening goal in his Premier League debut in a 5-0 victory against Aston Villa, on August 12, 2023. He has a good link up with Bruno Guimares and Nick Woltemade.
He has also represented Italy at various at the under-19 and under-21 levels before making his senior debut. He was called up to the senior team in November 2018 and made his debut in a 5-0 win against Liechtenstein, on October 15, 2019.
Sandro Tonali got married to his wife Juliette Pastore on July 1, 2025. They welcomed their first child together on January 8, 2026.
Career Timeline
- 2009-2012 – Piacenza (youth career)
- 2012-2017 – Brescia (youth career)
- 2017-2021 – Brescia – 81 apps, 6 goals
- 2020-2021 – AC Milan (loan)
- 2021-2023 – AC Mialn – 70 apss, 7 goals
- 2023 – Newcastle United
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Sandro Tonali
- Nationality: Italian
- Height: 1.81 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Giandomenico Tonali (father) and Mariosa Crivellari (mother)
- Siblings: Henry Tonali
- Partner: Juliette Pastore (m. 2025)
- Children: Leonardo
- Official Website: Instagram – @sandrotonali
Trivia
- He started playing football at the age of 5.
- He Joined Brescia’s youth academy at the age of 10.
- He mentioned Luka Modric and Steven Gérard as his Influences.
- He was named by UEFA as one of the 50 most promising young players to watch in 2019.
- He received the Italian Golden Boy Award in 2020.
- He received the Serie A Player of the Month in May 2022.
- He has an overall rating of 86 in EA SPORTS FC 26.
- He has a market value of €80 million according to Transfermarkt.
