Luca Di Maggio (born 31 March 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group B club Perugia, on loan from Serie A club Inter Milan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Segrate, Italy | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Perugia (on loan from Inter Milan) | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Inter Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Inter Milan | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Perugia (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | Italy U15 | 3 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | Italy U17 | 18 | (5) |
| 2022–2023 | Italy U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Italy U19 | 18 | (2) |
| 2024– | Italy U20 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2024 | |||
Club career
editDi Maggio started his career in Inter Milan's youth academy. On 9 August 2024, Di Maggio joined Serie C club Perugia on a season-long loan.[1] Two days later, Di Maggio made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the Coppa Italia Serie C fixture against Latina.[2]
International career
editDi Maggio is an Italian youth international.
In May 2022, Di Maggio took part in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, in which Italy got eliminated in the quarter-finals, making four appearances and scoring one goal.[3]
In July 2024, Di Maggio participated in the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, making four appearances and scoring one goal. His good performances granted him a spot on the Team of the Tournament.[4]
Style of playing
editDescribed as a modern mezzala, Di Maggio is praised for his workrate, determination, attacking runs and shooting abilities.[5] He cites Nicolò Barella as his main inspiration.[6]
Honours
editIndividual
References
edit- ^ "Luca Di Maggio joins Perugia" (Press release). Inter Milan. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Coppa Italia serie C, la prima del Perugia fa ben sperare: Latina travolto 4-1 a domicilio" (in Italian). PerugiaToday. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Luxembourg-Italy" (Press release). UEFA. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "L'Inter si gode il 'nuovo Barella': chi è Luca Di Maggio". InterLive.it. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Il gol, Nicolò Barella e la famiglia: Luca Di Maggio a Vivo Azzurro TV. "Il tiro a giro puro istinto. Un regalo per il compleanno di mio fratello"". FIGC. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
External links
edit- Luca Di Maggio at Soccerway