Roberto Gagliardini Explained

Roberto Gagliardini
Birth Date:7 April 1994
Birth Place:Bergamo, Italy
Height:1.90 m[1]
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Monza
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2001–2013
Youthclubs1:Atalanta
Years1:2013–2017
Clubs1:Atalanta
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:→ Cesena (loan)
Caps2:19
Goals2:1
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:→ Spezia (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:1
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:→ Vicenza (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Years5:2017–2023
Clubs5:Inter Milan
Caps5:156
Goals5:16
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Monza
Caps6:33
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalteam1:Italy U20
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2015–2017
Nationalteam2:Italy U21
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2017–2020
Nationalteam3:Italy
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:23:01, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:11 November 2020

Roberto Gagliardini (pronounced as /it/; born 7 April 1994) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Monza.

Club career

Atalanta and loan spells

Born in Bergamo to physical education teacher and a Sicilian mother, Gagliardini began his career at hometown club Atalanta playing for their youth teams and later for the reserves. He was promoted to the first-team squad for the 2013–14 season.[2]

On 4 December 2013, Gagliardini made his professional debut, starting in a 2–0 home win over Sassuolo, for the campaign's Coppa Italia.[3]

Loan to Cesena

On 17 January 2014, he was loaned to Serie B side Cesena with a 6-month loan deal.[4] On 25 January he made his debut for Cesena as a substitute, replacing Guido Marilungo in the 74th minute and one minute later he scored his first career goal in a 3–1 away win over Varese.[5] [6] On 2 February, Gagliardini played his first full match for Cesena, a 1–1 away draw against Virtus Lanciano.[7] On 6 June, Gagliardini was sent-off with a double yellow card in the 67th minute of a 1–0 away win against Modena.[8] Gagliardini ended his 6-month loan to Cesena with 21 apeparences, including 16 as a starter, and 1 goal.[9] He helped the team win promotion to Serie A.

Loan to Spezia

On 1 September 2014, he was loaned to Serie B side Spezia on a season-long loan deal.[10] On 7 September he made his debut for Spezia as a substitute replacing Juri Cisotti in the 68th minute of a 2–1 home win over Frosinone.[11] On 24 January 2015, Gagliardini played his first entire match for Spezia and he scored his first goal in the 55th minute of a 1–1 away draw against Frosinone.[12] Gagilardini ended his season-long loan to Spezia with 14 appearances and 1 goal.

Loan to Vicenza

On 29 July 2015, Gagliardini moved to Serie B side Vicenza on loan, with an option to purchase.[13] On 9 August he made his debut for Vicenza in the second round of Coppa Italia in a match won at penalty 4–2 against Cosenza.[14] On 15 August, Gagliardini played in the third round of Coppa Italia, he was replaced by Giovanni Sbrissa in the 78th minute of a 1–0 away win over Empoli.[15] On 6 September he made his Serie B debut for Vicenza in a 1–0 away win against Modena.[16] On 27 October, Gagilardini scored his first goal for Vicenza in the 24th minute of a 2–1 away win over Trapani.[17] On 3 December he played in the fourth round of Coppa Italia in a 2–1 away defeat against Carpi, he was replaced in the 64th minute by Salvatore D'Elia.[18] Gagliardi finished his loan to Vicenza with 19 appearances and 1 goal.

Return to Atalanta

On 15 May 2016, he made his Serie A debut with Atalanta in a 2–1 away win over Genoa, on the final match-day of the 2015–16 season.[19] [20] [21] The first half of the following season, he was promoted to the starting line-up, making 13 more league appearances for the club.[22]

Inter Milan

On 11 January 2017, Gagliardini joined Inter Milan on loan, with an obligation to buy in the summer of 2018.[23] [24] He was presented two days later, where he was assigned the squad number 5 (previously worn by Felipe Melo, who left Inter in the same transfer window).[25] [26] Gagliardini made his Inter debut on 14 January against Chievo at San Siro, playing the full-90 minutes in a 3–1 win to help the Nerazzurri claim their fifth consecutive league victory.[27] On 5 March, he scored his first goal for Inter in a 5–1 win at Cagliari.[28] The following week, Gagliardini scored against his parent club Atalanta in a 7–1 thrashing by Inter.[29]

Monza

On 7 July 2023, Gagliardini signed for Monza as a free agent on a one-year deal, with an option to extend a further year.[30]

International career

On 28 February 2014, Gagliardini was called up to the Italy under-20 side.[31] On 12 August 2015, he made his debut with the under-21 side under manager Luigi Di Biagio, in a friendly match against Hungary, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[32] [33] [34]

In November 2016, Gagliardini was called up to the Italian senior squad for the first time by manager Gian Piero Ventura for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Liechtenstein and a friendly match against Germany, following an injury to Claudio Marchisio.[35] [36]

On 28 March 2017, Gagliardini made his first senior appearance for the Italy national football team, along with four other players; he came off the bench to replace the injured Daniele De Rossi in the 37th minute of a 2–1 friendly away win against the Netherlands.[37] [38]

In June 2017, he was included in the Italy under-21 squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship by manager Di Biagio.[39] Italy were eliminated by Spain in the semi-finals on 27 June, following a 3–1 defeat, during which Gagliardini was sent off.[40] [41]

Style of play

At tall, Gagliardini is a complete midfielder, known for his physical attributes, work-rate, vision, ability to read the game, and technique. He also possesses a good shot from outside the penalty area. He can play as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder or mezzala.[22] [42] [43]

Career statistics

Club

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cesena (loan)2013–14Serie B211———211
Spezia (loan)2014–1514100——141
Vicenza (loan)2015–1616130——191
Atalanta2013–14Serie A0010——10
2015–161000——10
2016–1713010——140
Total14020——160
Inter Milan (loan)2016–17Serie A1821000—192
Inter Milan2017–1830020——320
2018–191952000—215
2019–202440080—324
2020–212831040—333
2021–22182105000242
2022–23190306010290
Total156161002301019016
Monza2023–24Serie A33110——341
Career total254201602301029420

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Italy201730
201830
202010
Total70

Honours

Inter Milan

2020–21[44]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gagliardini - Inter . 1 January 2023.
  2. Web site: UFFICIALE: Spezia, dall'Atalanta arriva Gagliardini. OFFICIAL: Spezia, Gagliardini is arriving from Atalanta. TuttoMercatoWeb.com. it. Marco Conterio. 1 September 2014. 19 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Coppa Italia - Kone-De Luca: l'Atalanta "vince" il Napoli . Coppa Italia – Kone-De Luca: Atalanta "defeats" Napoli . it . . 4 December 2013 . 9 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310005519/http://it.eurosport.yahoo.com/notizie/coppa-italia-kone-de-luca-l-atalanta-quot-195402697--sow.html . 10 March 2014 . dmy-all .
  4. Web site: Ufficiale: Atalanta: Marilungo e Gagliardini al Cesena . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309231343/http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-b/ufficiale-atalanta-marilungo-e-gagliardini-al-cesena-520120 . dead . 9 March 2014 . Official: Atalanta: Marilungo and Gagliardini to Cesena . it . Tutto Mercato Web . 17 August 2014 . 9 March 2014 .
  5. Web site: Varese vs. Cesena - 25 January 2014 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  6. Web site: Il ballo dei debuttanti: Varese – Cesena 1–3 . Debutants' ball: Varese – Cesena 1–3 . it . Romagna Noi . 25 January 2014 . 9 March 2014.
  7. Web site: Virtus Lanciano vs. Cesena - 7 February 2014 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  8. Web site: Modena vs. Cesena - 8 June 2014 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  9. Web site: Italy - R. Gagliardini - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  10. Web site: Mercato: Roberto Gagliardini è un nuovo giocatore delle Aquile. 1 September 2014. 31 July 2015. Spezia Calcio. it. https://web.archive.org/web/20150803012619/http://www.acspezia.com/notizie/Mercato-Roberto-Gagliardini-un-nuovo-giocatore-delle-Aquile.10116.html. 3 August 2015. dead.
  11. Web site: Spezia vs. Frosinone - 7 September 2014 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  12. Web site: Frosinone vs. Spezia - 24 January 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  13. Web site: Roberto Gagliardini in biancorosso. Roberto Gagliardini in the white and red shirt. Vicenza Calcio. it. 29 July 2015. 31 July 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160915101813/http://www.vicenzacalcio.com/roberto-gagliardini-in-biancorosso/. 15 September 2016. dmy-all.
  14. Web site: Vicenza vs. Cosenza - 9 August 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  15. Web site: Empoli vs. Vicenza - 15 August 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  16. Web site: Modena vs. Vicenza - 6 September 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  17. Web site: Trapani vs. Vicenza - 27 October 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  18. Web site: Carpi vs. Vicenza - 3 December 2015 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com. en. 2017-11-13.
  19. Web site: Genoa-Atalanta 1-2, il tabellino: gol di D'Alessandro, Pavoletti e Kurtic. Genoa-Atalanta 1-2, the statistics: goals from D'Alessandro, Pavoletti and Kurtic. La Gazzetta dello Sport. RCS MediaGroup. it. 15 May 2016. 19 January 2017.
  20. Web site: Radunovic e Gagliardini Così nascono le stelle. Radunovic and Gagliardini This is how stars are born. Bergamo Post. it. 15 May 2016. 19 January 2017.
  21. Web site: Serie A Atalanta, per Gagliardini esordio contro il Genoa. Serie A Atalanta, for Gagliardini his debut against Genoa. Tutto Sport. it. 13 May 2016. 19 January 2017.
  22. Web site: Gagliardini, il tuttocampista nerazzurro che ha fatto impazzire Inter e Juve. Gagliardini, the nerazzurro box-to-box midfielder who has driven Inter and Juve crazy. Tutto Atalanta. it. 2 January 2017. 19 January 2017.
  23. Web site: Roberto Gagliardini joins Inter!. Inter Milan. 11 January 2017. 11 January 2017.
  24. Web site: Roberto Gagliardini all'Inter. Roberto Gagliardini joins Inter!. Atalanta B.C.. it. 11 January 2017. 11 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113142241/https://www.atalanta.it/site/paginalive/comunicati-dal-club/Stagione-2016-2017/2017-01/11-01-Gagliardini-Inter.html. 13 January 2017. dead.
  25. News: ROBERTO GAGLIARDINI'S SHIRT NUMBER. Inter Milan. 13 January 2017. 15 January 2017.
  26. News: GAGLIARDINI UNVEILING A HUGE SUCCESS. Inter Milan. 13 January 2017. 15 January 2017.
  27. News: Inter 3-1 Chievo: Three second half goals seal dramatic win for Pioli's men. Goal.com. 14 January 2017. 15 January 2017.
  28. Web site: Gagliardini: "I'll never forget my first goal". Inter Milan. 14 March 2017. 29 March 2017.
  29. Web site: Inter in Seventh Heaven. Football Italia. 12 March 2017. 29 March 2017.
  30. Web site: 7 July 2023 . Roberto Gagliardini è del Monza . 7 July 2023 . . it.
  31. Web site: Roberto Gagliardini convocato in Nazionale Under 20 . Roberto Gagliardini called-up to the under-20's . it . Cesena's official website . 28 February 2014 . 9 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309233331/http://cesenacalcio.it/index.php?mod=news&id=2690&p=4&c=a . 9 March 2014 . dead .
  32. Web site: Chi è Roberto Gagliardini?. Who is Roberto Gagliardini?. UEFA.com. it. 11 January 2017. 19 January 2017.
  33. Web site: Nasce la nuova Italia. The new Italy is born. UEFA.com. it. 4 August 2015. 19 January 2017.
  34. Web site: Ungheria-Italia a reti inviolate. Hungary-Italy without goals. Rai Sport. it. 12 August 2015. 19 January 2017.
  35. Web site: Marchisio lascia il ritiro. Ventura convoca Izzo e Gagliardini. Marchisio leaves training camp. Ventura calls up Izzo and Gagliardini. FIGC. it. 7 November 2016. 19 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052123/http://www.figc.it/it/204/2534851/2016/11/News.shtml. 8 November 2016. dead.
  36. Web site: Italia: Marchisio torna a casa, convocati Izzo e Gagliardini. Italy: Marchisio goes home, Izzo and Gagliardini called up. sportnews.eu. it. 5 November 2016. 7 November 2016.
  37. Web site: Eder-Bonucci, l'Italia rimonta e batte l'Olanda. Sky.it. it. 28 March 2017. 28 March 2017.
  38. Web site: Olanda-Italia 1-2, Eder e Bonucci ribaltano l'autogol di Romagnoli. La Gazzetta dello Sport. it. Valerio Clari. 28 March 2017. 29 March 2017.
  39. Web site: U21: Italy squad for Euros named. Football Italia. 6 June 2017. 16 June 2017.
  40. Web site: Italy fall to familiar foe Spain at U21 Euros but there is hope for the future. ESPN FC. James Horncastle. 28 June 2017. 24 October 2017.
  41. Web site: Spain U21 3-1 Italy U21 . BBC Sport . 27 June 2017 . 6 March 2019 .
  42. Web site: Avellino, ecco chi è Gagliardini: potrebbe essere lui il colpo. Avellino, this is who Gagliardini is: he could be the surprise addition. Tutto Avellino. it. Pellegrino Marciano. 24 June 2015. 19 January 2017.
  43. Web site: Roberto Gagliardini all'Avellino, Taccone: "È fatta". Roberto Gagliardini to Avellino, Taccone: "It's done". Avellino Calcio. it. Aldo Pio Feoli. 25 June 2015. 19 January 2017.
  44. Web site: Inter end Juventus' Serie A dominance with first title in 11 years. ESPN. 2 May 2021. 2 May 2021.
  45. Web site: Mackenzie . Alasdair . 24 May 2023 . Fiorentina 1-2 Inter Milan - Lautaro Martinez scores double as the Nerazzurri defend Coppa Italia . 24 May 2023 . Eurosport.
  46. Web site: 18 January 2023 . AC Milan 0-3 Inter Milan: Simone Inzaghi's side ease to Supercoppa win over rivals to defend title . 18 January 2023 . Eurosport.
  47. Web site: Man City beat Inter Milan 1–0 in Champions League final to claim Treble. McNulty. Phil. BBC Sport. 10 June 2023. 10 June 2023.
  48. Web site: Sevilla 3–2 Inter Milan. BBC Sport. 21 August 2020. 21 August 2020.

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