Nicola Lai (born 17 January 1986) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, Lai was sold to Rieti in co-ownership deal. In June 2007, Cagliari decided to give up the remain registration rights to Rieti. In July 2007, he joined Sardinian side Torres. He then played for non-professional side Muravera for a season (at league Promozione), and in 2009-10 season signed for Algero, which the club had former Cagliari team-mate Alessio Cossu, Andrea Cocco, Andrea Peana and Simone Aresti. But in November 2009, he was released along with Massimiliano Farrugia.