Francesco D'Alessio (born 21 February 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Cittadella.

Francesco D'Alessio
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-21) 21 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Rome, Italy[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Cittadella
Number 19
Youth career
2013–2024 Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Roma 0 (0)
2024– Cittadella 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:50, 19 June 2024

Career

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A youth product of Roma since 2013, D'Alessio worked his way up their youth categories. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 13 July 2021 for 3 years.[2] He helped the U19s win the Coppa Italia Primavera and Supercoppa Primavera for the 2022–23 season.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Roma as a substitute in a 4–0 UEFA Europa League win over Servette on 5 October 2023.[4]

On 19 June 2024, D'Alessio joined Serie B club Cittadella on a permanent deal.[5]

Personal life

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D'Alessio's twin brother, Leonardo, is also a professional footballer.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Francesco D'Alessio at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
  2. ^ Canicchio, Lorenzo. "ESCLUSIVA - Roma: primo contratto da prof per i gemelli D'Alessio". www.gazzettaregionale.it.
  3. ^ "Chi è Francesco D'Alessio, l'ultimo talento benedetto da Mourinho". la Repubblica. 6 October 2023.
  4. ^ Canicchio, Lorenzo. "Roma, Mourinho ne lancia un altro: debutto assoluto per Francesco D'Alessio". www.gazzettaregionale.it.
  5. ^ "FRANCESCO D'ALESSIO" (Press release) (in Italian). Cittadella. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  6. ^ "La Roma dei 2004 sa solo vincere, trionfo nel segno dei gemelli". Agi.
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