The transfer campaign of the club may have ended with the official announcement of the last “big” name. Mogliano Veneto Rugby in preparation for the 2024/25 season. It’s what was already announced by Rugby measure Edward Paduan to return to Quaggia after having won the club’s only championship as a very young player in Biancoblu in 2013. 10 years have passed and in the meantime Padovani wore the Zebre shirt, for a very brief period that of Toulon and then that of Benetton with which closes the period in true professionalism. In between 44 caps with Italy. Padovani together with Combs, Lazzaroni, Borean e Tailor it is a valuable addition for coaches Caputo and his assistants Except Costanzo e Niccolo Fadalti.
Two young props in pink
The young props were also announced this week Henry Ceccato (class ’96, 1.81 mx 100 kg) and Federico Pisani (born ’04, 1.82 m x 112 kg). The first coming from Vicenza, the second from Rugby Rho.
The career of Edoardo Padovani
Edoardo Padovani was born in Venice on May 15, 1993. Three-quarters wing/fullback, 188 cm tall and weighing 94 kg. He grew up playing rugby in Mogliano, then two years at the federal academy before returning to Mogliano where he won the historic championship in 2012/13. Six seasons at Zebre, with a stint in Toulon, and then 5 years with Benetton Treviso. He played 64 games with the Italian national teams, 44 of which were caps with the senior national team. For him, it’s a homecoming, with the shirt that saw him grow up.
These are the first statements of Edoardo Padovani after signing the contract:
“Coming back here is coming home. This club has represented a fundamental part of my life, not only as an athlete but also as a person. This is where I started to dream big, this is where I learned what it really means to be part of a team. The thought of returning to the fields where I experienced unforgettable moments, such as winning the scudetto, fills me with joy and a deep sense of gratitude. This club has given me so much and now I feel it’s time to give something back. I want to make my experience, my commitment and all the passion I have for this sport available, to help the team grow and aim for new goals.”
These are those of Coach Marco Caputo on the arrival of Padovani and the de facto conclusion of the 2024/25 market operations of Mogliano Veneto Rugby:
“Padovani is a local boy, who returns home. He is a player capable of covering many positions in the 3/4, all at a high level. We will try to make use of this ability. Edo is already very well known and popular in our group and this will facilitate the amalgamation with his new team. I believe that the recruitment of Pettinelli, Padovani, Lazzaroni, Borean, Sarto and the other additions demonstrates our ambition to challenge the teams that traditionally dominate the Championship players set an example for our young group, showing them what it takes to be successful, both on the field and off the field. I hope our young players take the opportunity to observe and learn how to become a top performer level.”
Edward Paduan
born on 05/15/1993
role: extreme
Italian nationality
Height, 1.88 m.
Weight: 94 kg.
