Elia Giani (born 20 December 2000) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for club Carpi on loan from Pisa.
He was raised in the youth teams of Pisa and began receiving call-ups to the senior squad late in the 2016âÂÂ17 Serie B season, but did not see time on the field. He spent most of the 2017âÂÂ18 season on loan to Serie D club Ponsacco.
In August 2018, he moved to the Under-19 squad of Sassuolo.
On 31 July 2019, he returned to Pisa.
He made his Serie B debut for Pisa on 8 December 2019 in a game against Virtus Entella. He substituted Marius Marin in the 81st minute.
On 16 January 2021, he was loaned to Serie C club Pontedera.
On 27 July 2021, he was loaned again to Fiorenzuola in the Serie C. On 20 August 2022, Giani returned to Fiorenzuola on a new loan. On 23 July 2023, he moved on a new loan to Legnago.
On 9 August 2024, Giani joined Greek side Athens Kallithea FC on a season-long loan.
On 1 September 2025, Giani was loaned by Serie C club Union Brescia, with an option to buy. On 27 January 2026, he moved on a new loan to Carpi.