Bryan Cristante, born on the 3rd of March 1995, is an Italian footballer. He predominantly operates as a central defensive midfielder for Roma. He stands at a height of 1.86m (6ft 1in) and weighs in at 82kg (12st 12lb), donning the number 4 jersey. Representing his native Italy at the national level has marked an important milestone in his career.
With a market value rounded to £6 million as determined by Transfermarkt, Bryan's career initially kicked off at Serie A side AC Milan in July 2011. His inaugural season of 2013 to 2014 saw him make three appearances and score one goal in league matches.
Come September 2014, he transferred to Portugese side, Benfica, where he took part in seven league matches over the 2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016 seasons. However, January 2016 marked a pivotal move in his career with a loan transfer to Italian Serie B side, Palermo. His stint there was brief, making only four appearances in the 2015 - 2016 season.
Another loan beckoned in July 2016, this time to Pescara, another Serie B team in Italy, where he tallied 16 appearances in league matches in the 2016-2017 season. Here, he caught the eye of Atalanta, a Serie A team, who purchased Cristante for an approximate fee of £4.5 million in January 2017.
During his time at Atalanta, he made 48 appearances and netted 12 goals over two seasons. This positive spell laid the groundwork for a loan to another Serie A side, Roma in July 2018.
A permanent switch worth approximately £19 million to Roma eventuated in July 2019 following a successful loan period. From the 2018-2019 season through to the current 2025-2026 season, Bryan has made a commendable 258 appearances and scored 16 goals for Roma, proving to be a reliable footballing figure.
On a broader stage, he has also contributed in different competitions for Italy and Roma, with notable performances in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe, Euro 2024, and the Europa League.
Indeed, Bryan Cristante's career journey remains an interesting tale, amply showcasing the pedigree that has seen him make his mark in both Italian and international football.
