Marco Palestra

Marco Palestra is a 21-year-old Italian right back at Cagliari, where he wears the number 2 shirt. Standing at 186cm and right-footed, he plays in Serie A.

Across 37 appearances and 3,085 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Marco Palestra has contributed 55 tackles and 20 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 4 assists. Career honours include the Europa League in 2023/2024.

Mercato XI currently values Marco Palestra at €42.8M, a figure that has cooled in recent months. Playing regularly in Serie A, a defined role at Cagliari, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.