Simone Andrea Ganz (born 21 September 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie D club Piacenza on loan from Pro Patria.
Ganz started playing football as a child at the Masseroni Marchese football academy in Milan, before joining A.C. Milan's youth system at the start of the 2008âÂÂ09 season. He made his professional debut with the first team on 1 November 2011, coming on as a substitute for Robinho in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against BATE Borisov, which ended in a 1âÂÂ1 draw.
For the 2013âÂÂ14 season, he was loaned out to Prima Divisione club Lumezzane. However, the deal was cut short during the January transfer window and he subsequently joined Barletta on another loan for the remainder of the season.
At the start of the 2014âÂÂ15 season, Ganz joined Lega Pro club Como.
After scoring 16 goals in Serie B for Como, Juventus signed Ganz on a four-year deal in May 2016. He was immediately sent out on a season-long loan to Hellas Verona.
On 28 September 2020, he joined Mantova on loan.
On 31 August 2021, he was loaned to Lecco on Serie C.
On 26 July 2022, Ganz signed a two-year contract with Triestina. On 31 January 2023, Ganz was loaned by Latina, with an option to buy.
On 14 August 2024, Ganz signed a two-season contract with Novara.
Ganz won 5 caps and scored one goal with the Italy under-19 side in 2011.
Ganz is the son of former footballer Maurizio Ganz. He is of Austrian origin through his father.
Updated 24 March 2021