 A centre back, Biava started his career with the Leffe youth team, before moving to newly promoted Serie D team Albinese in 1995.During his time with Albinese before the 1998 merger with the Leffe to found AlbinoLeffe, Biava achieved a promotion to Serie C2 in 1997.In 1998–99, Biava helped AlbinoLeffe to ensure promotion to Serie C1.