Romano Floriani Mussolini Explained
Romano Floriani Mussolini |
Full Name: | Romano Benito Floriani Mussolini |
Birth Date: | 27 January 2003 |
Birth Place: | Rome, Italy |
Height: | 1.88 m |
Position: | Right-back, right midfielder |
Currentclub: | Juve Stabia (on loan from Lazio) |
Clubnumber: | 15 |
Youthyears1: | –2016 |
Youthclubs1: | Roma |
Youthyears2: | 2016–2022 |
Youthclubs2: | Lazio |
Youthyears3: | 2018 |
Youthclubs3: | → Vigor Perconti (loan) |
Years1: | 2022– |
Clubs1: | Lazio |
Caps1: | 0 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs2: | → Pescara (loan) |
Caps2: | 32 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2024– |
Clubs3: | → Juve Stabia (loan) |
Caps3: | 0 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 15 July 2024 |
Romano Benito Floriani Mussolini (born 27 January 2003),[1] also referred to as Mussolini Jr. by Italian media,[2] is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right midfielder for club Juve Stabia on loan from Lazio.
He is the son of politician Alessandra Mussolini, the grandson of pianist Romano Mussolini and the great-grandson of the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
Early life
Floriani Mussolini was born in 2003 as the third child of Mauro Floriani and politician Alessandra Mussolini.[3] [4] His grandfather, Romano Mussolini, was a pianist, and his great-grandfather was Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.[5] His great-aunt is actress Sophia Loren.
He has a double surname as a result. This was done as an exception to Italian name customs with Italian civil authorities and the Roman Catholic Church agreeing to it at his baptism as double surnames were not usually allowed under Italian law at the time of his birth.[6] [7]
Career
Floriani Mussolini started his football career by playing in the youth teams at Roma, before moving to play for Lazio when he was 13.[8] Whilst at Lazio, he was loaned out in 2018 to amateur club Vigor Perconti.[9] This came after he did not get any game time at Lazio for two years before he made his debut for the under-17s.[10]
When asked if the player's name would limit his playing time, Lazio's youth coach Mauro Bianchessi stated: "The burdensome surname? I’ve never spoken to his parents, and the only thing that matters is whether a player deserves to play. Nothing else." In March 2021, Floriani Mussolini signed a professional senior contract with Lazio until 2024.[11]
He was first called up to Lazio's first team on 24 October 2021, in a Serie A game against Hellas Verona as an unused substitute.[12]
On 3 August 2023, Lazio announced to have loaned him to Serie C club Pescara, a team coached by former Biancazzurri boss Zdeněk Zeman.[13]
On 5 July 2024, he joined Serie B side Juve Stabia on loan.[14] [15]
Personal life
Floriani Mussolini gained attention after appearing on television with his mother on Ballando con le Stelle.[16] Despite his surname and lineage, Floriani Mussolini stated he has no interest in politics.[17] He was educated at St. George's British International School in Rome, and signed for Lazio whilst still studying.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Benito Mussolini's great-grandson joins Lazio's Primavera . Forza Italian Football . 14 September 2014 . 3 February 2021 . 2 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202232058/https://forzaitalianfootball.com/2021/02/benito-mussolinis-great-grandson-joins-lazios-primavera/ . live .
- Web site: Mussolini Jr: "Alla Lazio il mio cognome non pesa, qui sono solo Romano" . Il Messaggero . Italian . 3 February 2021 . 3 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210203081415/https://www.ilmessaggero.it/sport/calcio/mussolini_lazio_romano_cosa_ha_detto_ultima_ora_3_febbraio_2021-5741535.html . live .
- Web site: Romano Mussolini, alla Lazio Primavera il figlio di Alessandra | Sky Sport . Sky Sport . Italian . 3 February 2021 . 3 February 2021 . 2 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202201126/https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2021/02/02/romano-mussolini-lazio-primavera . live .
- Web site: Giovanna Tedde . Chi sono Caterina, Clarissa e Romano, figli di Alessandra Mussolini . Donna Glamour . Italian . 3 February 2021 . 26 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126161823/https://www.donnaglamour.it/alessandra-mussolini-figli/curiosita/ . live .
- Web site: 3 February 2021. Great-grandson of fascist dictator Mussolini joins Lazio's under-19 team. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210203010534/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/feb/02/great-grandson-of-fascist-dictator-benito-mussolini-joins-lazio-under-19-team. 3 February 2021. 3 February 2021. The Guardian.
- Web site: Il Duce's name is all right for my son . The Times . subscription . 9 October 2003 . 3 February 2021 . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805065743/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/il-duces-name-is-all-right-for-my-son-t0b68nnjjbw . live .
- Web site: Landmark case means Italian mums can give children their surname . The Local . 10 November 2016 . 3 February 2021 . 6 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210206151523/https://www.thelocal.it/20161110/landmark-case-means-italian-mums-can-give-children-their-surname . live .
- Web site: Lazio, dalla Roma arriva il 2003 Floriani Mussolini . Italian . Footballscouting.it . 3 February 2021 . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805065748/https://www.footballscouting.it/lazio/lazio-floriani-mussolini/ . live .
- Web site: Vigor Perconti: dalla Lazio arriva Floriani Mussolini . Gazzetta Regionale . Italian . 3 January 2019 . 2 March 2020 . 1 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210401223626/https://www.gazzettaregionale.it/under-15-dil/2018/01/03/news/vigor-perconti-dalla-lazio-arriva-floriani-mussolini-55638/ . live .
- Web site: Agenzia ANSA . Lazio: il tecnico "Mussolini? Il nome non conta, ha le qualità" . ANSA . Italian . 3 February 2021 . 2 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202221406/http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/2021/02/02/lazio-il-tecnico-mussolini-nome-non-conta-ha-qualita_16cfd062-1fe8-4578-99a4-201eb23e0f4d.html . live .
- Web site: Lazio sign Benito Mussolini's great-grandson Romano Floriani Mussolini on deal until 2024 . Sky Sports . 24 March 2021 . 26 March 2021 . 24 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324132513/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11862/12255261/lazio-sign-benito-mussolinis-great-grandson-romano-floriani-mussolini-on-deal-until-2024 . live .
- Web site: 2021-10-24. Serie A: Mussolini's great-grandson, Romano Floriani Mussolini, in Lazio squad for Verona clash. 2021-10-24. Firstpost. en.
- ROMANO FLORIANI MUSSOLINI CEDUTO A TITOLO TEMPORANEO. Lazio. it. 3 August 2023. 22 August 2023.
- FLORIANI MUSSOLINI ALLA JUVE STABIA. Lazio. it. 5 July 2024. 17 July 2024.
- FLORIANI MUSSOLINI ALLA JUVE STABIA. Juve Stabia. it. 5 July 2024. 17 July 2024.
- Web site: 26 August 2014. Chi è Romano Floriani Mussolini della Lazio: caratteristiche. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228131924/https://www.minutidirecupero.it/mussolini-lazio-caratteristiche.html. 28 February 2021. 3 February 2021. Minutidirecupero.it. Italian.
- Web site: 2 February 2021. Un Mussolini en la cantera de la Lazio. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202210741/https://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-italiana/2021/02/02/6019944422601d7f138b4605.html. 2 February 2021. 3 February 2021. Marca. Spanish.