Enrico Chiesa (born December 29, 1970, Parma, Italy) is a retired Italian professional footballer best known as a prolific striker during the 1990s and early 2000s. He was particularly associated with U.C. Sampdoria, among several top Italian clubs.

• Position: Striker / Forward
• Nationality: Italian
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Playing style: Quick, agile forward with good movement, finishing ability and technique; effective both as a central striker and in supporting roles on the wing or behind a target man.

Club career highlights (selected)

• Sampdoria (1996–1999): Chiesa had a successful spell at Sampdoria, where he emerged as the club’s leading scorer and a key attacking figure in Serie A. His performances there raised his profile nationally and earned him Italy call-ups.
• Parma (1999 loan → permanent 2000–2006): After Sampdoria, Chiesa moved to Parma, where he enjoyed some of his best years, forming attacking partnerships and contributing regularly in Serie A and European competitions.
• Other clubs: He played for Cremonese (youth/early), Sampdoria earlier in his career (before the 1996–99 spell), Fiorentina (notably 1994–96), Lazio (briefly), and later Siena among others.

International career

• Chiesa was capped by the Italy national team. He represented Italy in major competitions, including UEFA Euro 2000, where Italy finished runners-up; he scored important goals for the national side.

Honours & recognition

• Individual: Known as one of Italy’s most reliable goalscorers in his era; included in Serie A seasonal scoring charts in multiple seasons.
• Club: Won domestic and European honors during spells with Parma and other clubs (Parma enjoyed success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Chiesa contributing during his tenure).

Personal

• Enrico Chiesa is the father of Federico Chiesa, a prominent Italian international who has played for Fiorentina and Juventus and for the Italy national team.

Enrico Chiesa remains remembered for his intelligent movement, clinical finishing and significant contributions to Sampdoria and Parma during a strong period for Italian club football.