Samuele Longo

Italian footballer with notable club play

Samuele Longo - Italian footballer with notable club play
Born

January 12th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in 1992, this Italian footballer began his career in youth systems and rose through the ranks of professional football. Starting at Inter Milan, he moved to various clubs throughout Italy, including a stint at FC Barcelona's B team. He played multiple seasons in Serie B and Serie C, showcasing talent as a forward. Various loans marked his career trajectory, contributing to teams such as Ascoli and Novara. His role in these clubs highlighted his skills in offensive play during competitive matches.

Played for Inter Milan

Played for the Italy U21 national team

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