Giovanni Fabbian - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Heads to Fiorentina Fabbian has joined Fiorentina on loan with a conditional obligation to buy from Bologna.

Impact Fabbian will be looking to earn a more consistent role after being a rotational piece for Bologna in recent seasons. He scored twice and posted 18 shots (five on target), six chances created and nine tackles (six won) in 19 appearances, mostly alternating with Jens Odgaard and Lewis Ferguson. He'll compete with Cher Ndour and Marco Brescianini in his new home.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net late Fabbian scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Fabbian was used as a substitute for the second straight match and came on at halftime in Sunday's match against Fiorentina, scoring a late header off a well-placed cross from Jonathan Rowe. The midfielder is competing with Jens Odgaard for the No. 10 role and has now scored two goals while making eight starts across 14 Serie A appearances this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores in draw Fabbian scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Fabbian stayed alert in the box and made his big moment count, finishing his chance in the 47th minute after timing his run perfectly. He kept things simple but effective, putting both shots on target and popping up to create a look for a teammate. It wasn't a high-volume outing, but the goal and his steady involvement in Bologna's forward moves gave him solid fantasy value in a tight match.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Threatening against Como Fabbian had three shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Como.

Impact Fabbian started over Jens Odgaard and Federico Bernardeschi and made his presence felt in the final third, even though all his efforts were wide. He'll have to fight for minutes all season long, as he was mostly a deputy in 2024/2025. He had logged 19 minutes in the opener, without putting up stats.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Fabbian got a goal off the bench in Bologna's 5-0 win against Lazio Sunday.

Impact The midfielder was able to score in just over 30 minutes of action as Bologna emptied the bench in this rout. Fabbian might see time off the bench in a couple weeks against Venezia, who are set up to potentially give up a similar amount of goals.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist versus Milan Fabbian drew two fouls and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Fabbian picked up his first assist of the season as the ball bounced off him and trickled toward Santiago Castro, who bagged it, on a corner kick. He has started in three of the last five matches, but the starter Jens Odgaard returned in this one. He has scored once and totaled four shots (one on target), two chances created and three crosses during the recent stretch of games.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers off bench Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Como.

Impact Fabbian replaced Dan Ndoye in the 51st minute and doubled the lead in the 66th minute, getting on the end of Juan Miranda's cross. Fabbian has come off the bench on 13 occasions this campaign and this was only his second goal.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Fabbian registered three shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Monaco. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Although he has started just three of 10 Serie A matches this season, Fabbian started his third (of four) Champions League match Tuesday. He led the team with three shots and recorded on of his side's two shots on target. He also intercepted one pass and picked up a yellow card before he was subbed off in the 81st minute for Lewis Ferguson.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Empoli game Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Fabbian returned to the XI after getting just ten minutes in the previous game and opened the scoring right away with a tap-in attacking the far post on a corner kick. He didn't do much after that, though. He'll likely rotate with Tommaso Pobega and Michel Aebischer going forward and be deployed primarily when the coach wants more offensive punch. He has registered four shots (one on target), one key pass and three tackels in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner Fabbian appeared as a substitute and scored once from two shots (both on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Fabbian was introduced in the 79th minute and struck a vital winner from a rebound. It was somewhat of a surprise that he did not feature in the loss to Inter considering he had registered a goal and an assist in the previous three games and he again had to settle for place on the bench against Empoli. With three goals and two assists in his last seven games, it will be hard for manager Thiago Motta to leave him out against Salernitana next Monday.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fabbian strikes late for Bologna to beat Empoli

Giovanni Fabbian has scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Bologna to squeeze past Empoli 1-0 in Serie A

MARCH 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores and assists against Verona Fabbian scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Fabbian scored the opener in the 27th minute and also set up a goal for Remo Freuler in the 65th minute. Fabbian also recorded three tackles and an interception. He now has four goals contributions in five games this month.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Lazio Fabbian assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 25th minute.

Impact Fabbian created Oussama El Azzouzi's equalizer in the 39th minute with his first assist in the season. The midfielder logged his fifth start in the last seven games, and looks like a solid piece in the squad right now. He also received his third yellow card in the campaign, though.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Nets third goal of season Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Fabbian scored after starting consecutive matches for the second time this season. He has seen his attacking impact grow in the last two months with 14 shots in his last six matches with only one single-shot game in that span.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Milan Fabbian had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), one clearance, and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Fabbian played on the wing for the first time in the second and turned in a pretty good performance, contributing across the board offensively and leading his time in key passes. He has a better pathway for minutes in such a role than centrally. He has started in two of the last five contests, tallying 13 shots (three on target), six chances created, and three crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three shots Fabbian generated three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Fabbian only appeared in Saturday's match for 45 minutes after coming off the bench after halftime but still managed to have a decent performance, taking three shots while creating two chances in the loss. The midfielder has now appeared off the bench in the club's past three matches, registering 81 during that span while generating one tackle, two chances created and six shots.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start Fabbian scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win against Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Fabbian played from the opening whistle for the first time this season and responded by scoring his second goal of the campaign. The young midfielder broke into the senior team just this year but has caught the eye with two goals scored in only 99 minutes of play.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late winner Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Fabbian was in the right place at the right time as Boris Radunovic gifted him a golden opportunity to win the game late on. The young midfielder is getting his first taste of top-flight football to start the season and will likely be a rotational piece for Bologna as he gains experience.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Bologna Fabbian has joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Inter, the club announced.

Impact Fabbian is coming off a productive campaign in Serie B where he hit the net eight times. He'll get his first chance to feature in the top flight. Bologna lost staple Jerdy Schouten in the midfield, but he had different traits.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Inter Fabbian has re-joined Inter after a successful loan spell at Reggina.

Impact Fabbian performed admirably in his first pro season, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances. He's drawing interest from other Serie A sides, but the Inter coach will take a look at him during the pre-season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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