Raffaele Palladino

Italian footballer and forward

Raffaele Palladino - Italian footballer and forward
Born

April 17th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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This individual is an Italian footballer who played predominantly as a forward. He began his professional career at Juventus, making his debut in Serie A. Subsequently, he played for several clubs including Parma and Genoa in Italy's top leagues. His versatility allowed him to operate effectively in various attacking positions. Throughout his career, he contributed to team efforts with goals and assists in important matches, including domestic league competitions.

Debuted in Serie A with Juventus

Played for Genoa and Parma in Serie A

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