Riccardo Saponara

Quick Facts

Full Name	Riccardo Saponara
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1991(1991-12-21)
Age	33
Birthplace	Forli
Country	Italy
Birth City	Forli
Horoscope	Aquarius

Riccardo Saponara Biography

Riccardo Saponara is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on December 21, 1991 in Forli, Forli, Italy. Riccardo Saponara (Italian pronunciation: [rikˈkardo sapoˈnaːra] ; born 21 December 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Lecce, on loan from Genoa.

In January 2013, Milan signed the 21-year-old Saponara from Empoli on the condition that he remained at Empoli until the end of the season. Milan paid €3.75 million for his co-ownership on a 4½ year contract, which Parma signed Empoli’s half for €2.6 million in summer 2013. He played just 218 minutes of Serie A football spread across seven league games, failing to contribute any goals or assists in the 2013–14 season. In June 2014, Milan acquired Parma’s half for just €1 million.

On 28 January 2017, Saponara was loaned to Fiorentina until the end of the season with an obligation to buy him out at the end of the loan deal.

On 17 August 2018, Saponara joined Sampdoria on a one-year loan from Fiorentina. The deal included an option to purchase.

Originally played as a winger, Empoli manager Maurizio Sarri switched him into a central position behind the strikers in the 2012–13 Serie B season to devastating effect as he grabbed 13 goals and 15 assists in 40 appearances for the club. He led Empoli to the Serie B promotion play-off finals where they lost to Livorno.

Riccardo Saponara Net Worth

Riccardo Saponara is one of the richest Association Football Player from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Riccardo Saponara 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in Forlì to parents from Palazzo San Gervasio, Basilicata, South Italy, Saponara started his professional career at Ravenna. In January 2009, he was signed by Empoli in a co-ownership deal for €700,000. In June 2010, Saponara was signed by Empoli outright for another €550,000.

Saponara made his debut with the Italy national under-21 football team on 8 February 2011, in a 1–0 win over England. He scored his first goal for the under-21 side on 13 April, in a 2–0 win over Russia. Saponara was chosen by former manager Ciro Ferrara to take part in the Toulon Tournament in May 2011, where he appeared in all of Italy’s matches, helping the team to win a Bronze medal. He was also elected to take part at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Italy, under manager Devis Mangia, and he scored a goal in Italy’s second group match against hosts Israel, in a 4–0 win, which qualified the Italians for the semi-final. Saponara made three appearances throughout the tournament, helping Italy to reach the final, where they were defeated 4–2 by Spain. Overall between 2011–2013, he has collected 22 appearances, scoring three goals for the “azzurrini”.

On 16 January 2015, Saponara returned to Empoli with the formula of the loan with the right of redemption. He made his comeback for the club four days later in Roma – Empoli 2–1 in Coppa Italia. He made comeback in the league ten days later in Empoli’s 1–2 defeat to Udinese, opening the scoring with a penalty kick; his first goal in Serie A and his second during his experience in Tuscany. On 22 March 2015, he scored his first brace in a 3–1 home win over Sassuolo. On 13 May, his contract was redeemed by Empoli for a reported €4 million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Riccardo Saponara height 6 ft 0 in Riccardo weight 161  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

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Facts & Trivia

Riccardo Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Riccardo Saponara celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Riccardo Saponara

1. Riccardo Saponara is an Italian professional footballer.
2. He was born on December 21, 1991 in Forli, Italy.
3. Saponara plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.
4. He began his career with Ravenna and Empoli youth teams.
5. In 2013, he signed with AC Milan for €4 million.
6. Saponara has also played for Fiorentina and Sampdoria.
7. He has scored over 30 goals in his professional career.
8. Saponara made his debut for the Italian national team in 2018.
9. His market value is currently estimated at €5 million.
10. Saponara is known for his technical skills and creativity on the field.