Sebastiano Luperto - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Moves to Cremonese Luperto has transferred to Cremonese on a permanent deal from Cagliari.

Impact Luperto once again reunites with coach Davide Nicola and will likely quickly supplant either Matteo Bianchetti or Filippo Terracciano, who can also be deployed in other positions. Instead, Gabriele Zappa, Ze Pedro, Alberto Dossena and Juan Rodriguez will pick up the slack at Cagliari. He has notched 90 clearances, 18 interceptions and 10 blocks in 19 showings, contributing to five clean sheets.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to stymieing Juventus Luperto drew one foul and had 10 clearances and one off-target shot in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Luperto didn't have a well-rounded production in the back like other Cagliari defenders, but set a new season high in clearances and was crucial in containing the Juventus attackers. He has posted multiple clearances in his last eight displays, piling up 47 and posting nine tackles (seven won), eight interceptions and four blocks, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Milan fixture Luperto registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Luperto guided the defense as Yerry Mina (illness) didn't get the nod right away and stuffed the stat sheet. He might cede some minutes, as Cagliari have recovered some pieces in the back. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five displays, piling up 27, adding six tackles (four won), six interceptions and three blocks and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances in Parma game Luperto drew two fouls and registered one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Parma.

Impact Luperto didn't rack up as much as other Cagliari defenders but was still instrumental in stifling the adversaries, contributing to the first seasonal clean sheet. He has posted 13 clearances, two blocks, two tackles and one interception in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer Sunday Luperto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Luperto was the unsung hero for Cagliari, as the defender nodded home a cross from Gianluca Gaetano to snatch a point in stoppage time. Luperto is not known for being much of a scoring threat, though, so most of his fantasy value going forward will be tied to what Cagliari can do defensively.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Como Luperto (undisclosed) didn't sub in during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Como.

Impact Luperto was completely spared to avoid worsening a small injury that didn't allow him to start in this one. He'll be back in the XI against Venezia if he's in better shape. Adam Obert filled in for him in this one. He has notched five tackles, six interceptions and 22 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to three clean sheets. He has tallied multiple clearances in 17 of his last 18 outings.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Luperto (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Luperto is on the team sheet Saturday despite some doubt heading into the contest due to an undisclosed injury, with the defender finding a bench spot. He is typically a usual starter and is likely not fully fit yet, seeing that he is on the bench, hoping to return to his starting role next contest.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play against Como Luperto (undisclosed): "Will need to be assessed. I'll bring him with us, but I don't think I'll field him versus Como on Saturday," coach Davide Nicola stated.

Impact Luperto picked up an unspecified minor injury in training and might be fielded only in case of emergency. With Yerry Mina (thigh) unavailable, Jose Luis Palomino and Adam Obert will likely both start. The boss also mentioned adapting Alessandro Deiola in a pinch.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the defense in Verona match Luperto drew one foul and registered eight clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 2-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Luperto quarterbacked the defense without Yerry Mina (thigh) and had his busiest performance in a few months. He has notched multiple clerances in 15 of his last 16 appearances. He has recorded 19 in the last five matches, adding three tackles (all won) and seven interceptions, with three clean sheets.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workmalike in Empoli bout Luperto recorded three clearances and two interceptions and was booked in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli

Impact Luperto played a role in stopping the opponents but wasn't as busy and commanding as other Cagliari defenders. He has totaled five tackles (three won), five interceptions, 13 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Roma Luperto recorded two crosses (one accurate), one interception and two chances created and won two of two tackels in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Luperto was more involved than usual on offense as Cagliari switched to a three-man defense in this one, although it didn't lead to the clean sheet. He has posted eight tackles (three won), three interceptions, 18 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, helping shut down the opponents once.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Atalanta bout Luperto recorded three tackles (zero won) and five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Luperto contributed to a rare clean sheet with a commanding display in the back. Cagliari hadn't secured one since late November. He has notched seven tackles (three won), one interception, 19 clearances and three blocks in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Sunday Luperto scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Luperto netted the second goal in the 65th minute, off Razvan Marin's corner. Luperto made two clearances, one block, one interception, one tackle and also missed a decent chance in the 30th minute. He has played every single minute this season and also tallied 21 clearances, seven interceptions and five tackles across the last five games.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Milan clash Luperto recorded six clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Luperto led the defensive effort sans Yerry Mina (ankle), and Cagliari contained the opponents reasonably well given the circumstances. He has totaled six tackles (three won), seven interceptions, 20 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive stalwart Luperto had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Luperto helped give Cagliari a chance at beating Fiorentina on Sunday, even though the visitors came up short. In 90 minutes played, Luperto won four of his six tackles, won 11 of his 15 duels, and made five recoveries. The center back also made five passes into the final third, and took one shot that ended up missing the target. Luperto has three assists in Serie A this season as a center back and will look to be an unlikely source of creativity once again this Saturday against Atalanta.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three clearances in Verona tilt Luperto had one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Friday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Luperto didn't fill it up but was highly instrumental in stopping the opponents. Cagliari didn't concede for the first time since the opener. He has notched six tackles (one won), three interceptions and 24 clearances in the last five games, providing one assist.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Milan clash Luperto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-3 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Luperto was credited with a helper, his third in the season, for a flick-on before Nadir Zortea's successful finish in the opening minutes. He didn't have a great showing in the back like the rest of the defenders. He has totaled 23 clearances, seven tackles and three interceptions in the last five contests, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Totals assist Luperto assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Torino.

Impact Luperto collects his second assist of the season to surpass his total from 2023/24 in just eight matches. He's also started and played in every minute of every game, logging in 36 clearances, 10 interceptions and 10 tackles (six won).

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Juventus clash Luperto drew one foul and registered eight clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Luperto had his hands full in a daunting match-up but held up for the most part, even though he was unfortunate to cause a PK due to an inadvertent but clear handball early in the first half. He has tallied seven tackles (six won), 21 clearances and seven interceptions in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Como match Luperto assisted once to go with six clearances and one block in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Luperto had his usual steady display in the back and set up Roberto Piccoli with a sneaky header as he had lingered up front after a set piece. He's been a day-one starter and has logged nine clearances, two tackles and one interception in two games.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Cagliari Luperto has officially signed a contract until 2028 upon transferring from Empoli to Cagliari.

Impact Luperto reunites with coach Davide Nicola and will replace defensive staple Alberto Dossena, who joined Como a couple of weeks ago. He played in every match last season, scoring and assisting once and contributing to nine clean sheets.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet against Atalanta Luperto won three of three tackles and had three interceptions, four clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Luperto turned in a very solid shift as usual despite getting booked early in the game, but his team allowed two goals in this one. He has notched five tackles (all won), eight interceptions and 23 clearances in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in Napoli tilt Luperto recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances, two successful duels and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Napoli.

Impact Luperto had a dominant display while his side kept a clean sheet in a difficult spot. They hadn't managed in almost two months. He has logged 26 clearances, five interceptions and three blocks in the last five matches.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances against Torino Luperto had one tackle (one won), one block and eight clearances in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Torino.

Impact Luperto was busy and on point in the back, but his efforts weren't enough to contain the opponents, and Duvan Zapata outworked him in one of the goals. He has totaled 27 clearances, one tackle (one won) and four blocks in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sassuolo Luperto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Luperto opened the scoring with a towering header, but he and the rest of the rearguard weren't spotless and gave up two goals later on. He had yet to hit the net this campaign. He has posted three tackles (two won), six interceptions and 17 clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet and assisting once.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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