Riccardo Calafiori

Italian footballer with AS Roma

Riccardo Calafiori - Italian footballer with AS Roma
Born

May 19th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in May 2002, this athlete began his career in youth football before joining the senior team of AS Roma in 2020. Primarily a left-back, he made a name for himself with his performances in Serie A and in European competitions. Despite his young age, he gained attention for his skills on the field and has been regarded as a promising talent for the future of Italian football.

Made debut for AS Roma in Serie A

Competed in UEFA Europa League matches

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