Sofia Cantore (born 30 September 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Italy national team.
Cantore helped Fiammamonza gain promotion to Serie B in the 2016âÂÂ17 season.
In August 2017, she moved to Juventus. On 12 March 2018, Cantore scored her first goal for Juventus in a 2âÂÂ0 away win against Verona. She scored four goals in 19 matches in the 2017âÂÂ18 season, also winning the 2017âÂÂ18 league title. On 9 June 2018, she suffered a knee injury which prevented her to play in the 2018 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship. The injury also affected the following season in which she only played one match.
In July 2019, she moved to Hellas Verona on loan, where she scored three goals in 14 appearances. In July 2020, she moved on loan to Florentia, scoring nine goals in 22 appearances. On 9 July 2021, she was loaned to Sassuolo. She fractured her fibula on 18 February 2022, ending her season prematurely.
On 17 June 2025, Cantore transferred to the Washington Spirit and inked a three-year contract with the club. She became the first Italian player to ever sign a contract in the NWSL.
On 1 December 2020, Cantore made her senior debut with Italy in a 0âÂÂ0 draw against Denmark.
On 19 February 2023, she scored her first international goal against England with an equalizer, despite losing 1âÂÂ2 in 2023 Arnold Clark Cup.
On 25 June 2025, Cantore was called up to the Italy squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
Fiammamonza
Juventus
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