Federico Barba is an Italian central defender currently applying his trade with Indonesian giants Persib Bandung, bringing Serie A experience to the Liga 1. Born in 1993, Barba's career began with great promise in Italy, emerging from the Empoli youth academy and making his Serie A debut as a teenager. A left-footed defender comfortable also at left-back, he was known for his technical quality on the ball. He enjoyed spells at several Italian clubs, including a notable stint at Sporting CP in Portugal, and most recently with Pisa in Serie B. His move to Persib Bandung marks a new chapter, where his composure, passing range, and defensive intelligence are expected to elevate the team's backline. Barba's main honors include promotion to Serie A with Empoli and winning the Coppa Italia Serie C. At 32, he remains a cultured defender whose experience in top European leagues makes him a significant acquisition for Indonesian football, tasked with leading by example at the heart of defense.