Federico Di Francesco


Federico Di Francesco is an Italian footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club SPAL, on loan from Sassuolo.

Club career

Pescara

Di Francesco began his career on Pescara's youth categories. In the 2012–13 season, he was the captain of Primavera team, and was called up by manager Cristian Bucchi to the first team.
On 30 March 2013, Di Francesco made his professional debut, playing the last 3 minutes in a 0–3 away loss against Parma.

Parma

In August Di Francesco joined Parma in a co-ownership deal for €500, and was subsequently loaned to Gubbio Parma subsidized Gubbio €100,000
In January 2014 he returned to Pescara, but in a loan deal. In June 2014 Parma signed him outright for an undisclosed fee.
On 8 August 2014, he left for U.S. Cremonese.
On 25 June 2015, Di Francesco became a free agent after the bankruptcy of Parma.

Lanciano

He was signed by S.S. Virtus Lanciano 1924 in a three-year contract on 8 July 2015.

Bologna

On 23 June 2016, Bologna signed Di Francesco from Lanciano for a reported €1.5 million.

Sassuolo

On 4 July 2018, Di Francesco signed a contract with Italian club Sassuolo.

Loan to SPAL

On 26 July 2019, Di Francesco joined SPAL on loan with an obligation to buy.

International career

On 2 September 2016, Di Francesco made his debut with Italy U21 as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Serbia in a 2017 European Championship qualification match. On 6 September, he scored a brace in a 3–0 win over Andorra in his nation's subsequent European qualifier.

Style of play

Di Francesco is a small, quick and agile right-footed player, with an eye for goal; he usually plays as a right winger, but can also play on the left. He has also been deployed as a forward, or as a second striker.

Personal life

Federico Di Francesco is the son of former professional player and former Sampdoria manager Eusebio Di Francesco.

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