Nicolas Devis Giani (13 March 1986 â 2 February 2026) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Giani started his career at Inter Milan. In August 2005, he was loaned to Serie B Cremonese, but later returned to Inter and played in the 2006 Torneo di Viareggio. He then played two Serie C1 seasons for Pro Patria. In July 2008, he joined Vicenza in a joint-ownership deal and Jean Mbida joined opposite direction. Giani valued â¬1,000 thus half of the rights worth â¬500; Mbida valued â¬120,000 and the half worth â¬60,000. Giani's co-ownership deal was renewed in June 2009, 2010 and 2011. In June 2012 Inter gave up the remaining 50% registration rights.
On 23 January 2013, Giani was signed by Perugia in temporary deal.
On 9 January 2014, Giani was signed by SPAL, with Erik Panizzi moving in the opposite direction.
On 30 January 2019, he signed a 2.5-year contract with Serie C club FeralpiSalò.
On 9 August 2021, he joined Serie D club Desenzano Calvina.
Giani died on 2 February 2026, at the age of 39.
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