Italian professional football player Riccardo Calafiori was born on May 19, 2002.

He now plays for both the Italy national team and Arsenal in the Premier League as a defender.

 

In 2018, Riccardo inked his first deal with Roma, where he began his professional career.

He suffered a serious knee injury in 2018, but in August 2020, he made an incredible Serie A debut and assisted in a triumph over Juventus.

Regarding his injuries, Riccardo told Roma TV, “The journey was definitely the most difficult thing I faced.”

“I felt insecure, I had a fever, and my knee was three times bigger than the other one.”

In December 2020, he scored his first goal as a professional during a match in the UEFA Europa League.

Riccardo played a portion of the 2021–2022 season for Genoa on loan.

In August 2022, he agreed to a long-term deal with Basel, where he would play for head coach Alexander Frei.

Riccardo joined Bologna in August 2023, where he was a centre-back for Thiago Motta.

His two goals against Juventus and other stellar performances helped Bologna earn a spot in the UEFA Champions League.

His signing of a five-year contract with Arsenal in July 2024 signalled a significant move to the Premier League.

In September 2021, Riccardo made his debut for the Italy U21 squad.

In a June 2024 friendly match against Turkey, he made his debut after being called up to the senior squad in May 2024.

He was added to Italy’s 2024 UEFA Euro squad.

What is the goal celebration of Riccardo Calafiori?

A celebration of Riccardo’s future goals includes an homage to his native nation.

Over his time at Arsenal, Riccardo Calafiori has made references to a unique and entertaining goal celebration.

When questioned about his goal celebration during a media day, he said that he hadn’t planned one.

He was then told to look for inspiration in his favourite food.

Paying respect to traditional Italian cuisine, Riccardo has developed a celebration that subtly mimics twisted spaghetti around a fork.

Numerous players for Arsenal are renowned for their distinctive goal celebrations.

After a goal, Gabriel Jesus usually celebrates by putting his phone to his ear, and Bukayo Saka has been spotted waving the corner flag.

When celebrating, Martin Ødegaard usually covers his ears.