Riccardo Marchizza (born 26 March 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for club Vicenza.
Club career Roma Born in Rome in 1998, Marchizza joined A.S. Roma's youth academy in 2006, at the age of eight.
In July 2016, Marchizza was called up for Roma's first team during the pre-season training camp and scored the winning goal in a friendly game against Terek Grozny. On 8 December 2016, Marchizza made his senior debut against Astra Giurgiu on matchday six of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League group stage; with Roma already advanced, he replaced Emerson in the 89th minute.
Sassuolo In July 2017, Marchizza and Davide Frattesi were signed by Sassuolo for a total fee of €8 million, as part of the deal for Grégoire Defrel. In August 2017, Marchizza was loaned to Serie B club Avellino. On 25 July 2018, he signed with Crotone on loan until 30 June 2019. On 15 July 2019, he joined Spezia on loan.
International career Marchizza took part at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup with the Italy U20 team, reaching the third place.
Marchizza was first officially called up to Italy U21 on 30 August 2018 for friendlies against Slovakia and Albania. He made his debut with the Italy U21 team on 11 September 2018, in a friendly match won 3–1 against Albania.
Honours Italy U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup third place: 2017
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRoma2016–17Serie A00001010Sassuolo2022–23Serie A10000—100Avellino (loan)2017–18Serie B18000—180Crotone (loan)2018–19Serie B17030—200Spezia (loan)2019–20Serie B23000—2302020–21Serie A24010—250Total47010—480Empoli (loan)2021–22Serie A19030—220Frosinone2023–24Serie A13020—1502024–25Serie B25210—2622025–26Serie B14110—151Total52340—563Career total1633110101753
Honours Italy U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup bronze medals: 2017
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