italian football player

Antonio Candreva ( italian pronunciation : [ anˈtɔːnjo kanˈdrɛːva ] ; born 28 February 1987 ) is an italian professional football player who plays as a properly midfielder or right winger for Sampdoria and the Italy national team. Candreva began his professional club career with Ternana in 2004, where he remained until 2007. He late moved to Udinese, remaining until 2012, but was sent on loanword to Livorno, Juventus, Parma, and Cesena during his fourth dimension with the club. He subsequently transferred to Lazio, where he won the Coppa Italia in his first base temper with the team. He joined Inter in 2016. At international level he has represented Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics, at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup ( winning a bronze decoration in the tournament ), at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and at UEFA Euro 2016.

early life [edit ]

Candreva was born on 28 February 1987 in Rome. Candreva is of separate Arbëreshe lineage as his grandfather, on his father ‘s side, is from the Arbëreshë village of Falconara Albanese in Cosenza. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]

Club career [edit ]

Ternana [edit ]

Candreva started playing for the young teams at local cabaret Lodigiani, then transferred to Serie C1 team Ternana in 2003 and played several games for the first team when they were promoted to Serie B for the 2004–05 season. After Ternana were relegated rear to Serie C1 the follow season, he became a regular in the side and attracted the interest of respective Serie A club .

Udinese [edit ]

In June 2007, Candreva was then signed by Serie A club Udinese and played for their Primavera ( U-20 ) team as an overage player. [ 7 ] He made his Serie A debut on 27 January 2008 against Inter, and managed respective appearances for the first base team throughout the season .

Loans to Livorno [edit ]

The 21-year-old was successively loaned out to Serie B kit Livorno for the 2008–09 temper. together with Alessandro Diamanti, he helped the tuscan side find promotion to Serie A as playoff winners. After a successful first season, the loanword deal between Udinese and Livorno was subsequently extended to one more year, thus giving Candreva the opportunity to play a full season as a regular in the italian top flight .

Loans to Juventus [edit ]

On 20 January 2010, it was confirmed Serie A giants Juventus had signed Candreva on lend for the rest of the season, for €500,000, [ 8 ] with Juventus having an choice to buy half of his shrink from Udinese at the end of the season. [ 9 ] He scored his first Serie A goal, the winner against Bologna, less than ten minutes after coming on as a substitute for Diego. [ 10 ] A few days subsequently, he made his introduction in european competitions in the Europa League, in the irregular leg of the baseball club ‘s round of 32 fastness against Ajax, when he came on as a late substitute for captain Alessandro Del Piero. After the end of the 2009–10 temper, Juventus opted not to exercise their right to sign the player permanently and Candreva returned to Udinese in the summer .

loan to Parma [edit ]

On 31 August 2010, Candreva signed for Serie A slope Parma on a annual loanword hand, for €500,000. [ 11 ] Parma had the option to purchase Candreva in a co-ownership consider, but declined to do so .

lend to Cesena [edit ]

On 21 July 2011, Candreva signed for Serie A slope Cesena on an initial annual lend distribute. It cost Cesena €300,000. [ 12 ]

latium [edit ]

Candreva celebrating a finish for Lazio in March 2015. On the last day of the January 2012 transfer windowpane, he moved to Lazio on a free [ 13 ] loanword deal, [ 14 ] in render Simone Del Nero from Lazio went for a complimentary [ 13 ] lend to Cesena. [ 15 ] On 7 April 2012, Candreva scored his first finish for Lazio against Napoli in the 2011–12 season, in a 3–1 home victory. [ 16 ] On 18 July 2012, the temp bargain was renewed for release with an option to buy. [ 17 ] [ 18 ] With the hire of Lazio ‘s modern coach Vladimir Petković in the 2012–13 season, Candreva ultimately won over fans and coaching staff, endlessly being one of Lazio ‘s best performers. On 2 September 2012, Candreva scored his first goal of the 2012–2013 season in a 3–0 victory against Palermo, following Miroslav Klose ‘s 2 goals. On 26 May 2013, he won the first trophy of his career, the 2012–13 Coppa Italia entitle, following a 1–0 victory in a historic bowler hat match against cross-city rivals Roma. Candreva assisted Senad Lulić ‘s match-winning goal in the 71st minute of the 2013 Coppa Italia Final. [ 19 ] In June 2013, Lazio exercised the option to buy Candreva in a co-ownership manage for €1.7 million on a 4-year condense. [ 17 ] In October 2013, Candreva added one more year to his current narrow. [ 20 ] On 14 June 2014 Lazio bought Candreva outright for another €4 million, indeed in total Lazio paid Udinese €5.7 million. [ 21 ]

Inter Milan [edit ]

On 3 August 2016, Candreva joined Inter Milan on a four-year manage for a €22 million fee [ 22 ] plus report bonuses. [ 23 ] [ 24 ] [ 25 ] On 13 August, Candreva made his unofficial debut for the club in an International Champions Cup preseason match against Celtic ; he came on the flip in the sixtieth infinitesimal, and scored his foremost goal with the club ten minutes former in a 2–0 win. [ 26 ] On 20 October, he scored his first Europa League finish with the club, the only finish of the match, for a 1–0 home win over Southampton. [ 27 ] He scored his first league goal with the club on 20 November, in a 2–2 describe with Milan rivals. [ 28 ]

Candreva made his hundredth Serie A appearance for Inter on 29 October 2019 in the 2–1 aside win over Brescia in 2019–20 Serie A. [ 29 ]

Sampdoria [edit ]

On 25 September 2020 Candreva moved to Sampdoria on loanword with an obligation to make the deal permanent. [ 30 ]

International career [edit ]

Candreva in action for Italy in a friendly catch against Portugal in June 2015. Candreva has played for Italy since the U-18 level, making his introduction in October 2004. After taking separate in his nation ‘s triumphant campaign in the 2008 Toulon Tournament, Candreva was named in modesty number for the approaching Olympics ; he was finally called up as an injury successor for Tommaso Rocchi. [ 31 ] He made his U-21 debut on 9 September 2008 in the 2009 Under-21 european Championship qualifier against Croatia. In May, he was called up to the 23-man team for 2009 Under-21 european Championships, initially as second option, and made respective substitute appearances as Italy reached the semi-finals of the tournament, in which he started, losing 1–0 to eventual champions Germany. [ 32 ] On 14 November 2009, Candreva made his aged home team debut in a friendly match against the Netherlands, which ended in a 0–0 draw. [ 31 ] In early on May, Candreva was called up for the train camp prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup ; [ 33 ] he was included by director Marcello Lippi in the 30-man preliminary police squad announced on 11 May 2010, [ 34 ] but was dropped from the 28-man probationary team a week subsequently. [ 35 ] In October 2012, Antonio Candreva was recalled to the italian national team by coach Cesare Prandelli to play in a double regular for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. Candreva earned a spot in the national team after his top performances for Lazio meet in both qualifiers. In June 2013, Candreva was selected by Prandelli to play in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. [ 31 ] In the smasher stages of the tournament knockout stage, during the semi-final against Spain national football team the match had to be decided by a penalty shoot-out. Candreva stepped up to take the first penalty and scored past Iker Casillas by chipping the musket ball, in a direction that recalled the celebrated penalty scored by Czech legend Antonín Panenka in the UEFA Euro 1976 Final. [ 36 ] Italy finished third base after defeating Uruguay on penalties in the bronze decoration meet. [ 37 ] On 1 June 2014, Candreva was selected in Italy ‘s 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [ 38 ] In Italy ‘s opening couple of the tournament in Manaus on 14 June, he assisted Mario Balotelli ‘s match-winning goal in a 2–1 get the better of of England. He was besides involved in Claudio Marchisio ‘s opening goal, as he played a short corner to Marco Verratti, who then passed the ball out across-the-board towards Andrea Pirlo, who drew his marker with him ; Pirlo let the ball pass in between his legs to Marchisio, leaving him with space to score with a first gear drive from outside the area. [ 39 ] [ 40 ] Italy lost their future two matches, however, and finished in one-third position in their group, and were eliminated in the first round for a second consecutive World Cup. [ 41 ] On 16 November 2014, Candreva scored his first external goal in a 1–1 euro 2016 qualifier tie against Croatia. [ 42 ] On 12 June 2015, he scored Italy ‘s equalising finish, [ 43 ] from a Panenka style penalty, in the 36th minute of a 1–1 euro 2016 qualifier away draw against Croatia in an vacate Split stadium. [ 44 ] On 10 October 2015, he assisted Stephan El Shaarawy ‘s match-winning goal in Italy ‘s 3–1 away win over Azerbaijan in a european qualify match ; the gain guaranteed Italy a place at Euro 2016. [ 45 ] On 31 May 2016, he was named to Antonio Conte ‘s 23-man Italy squad for Euro 2016. [ 46 ] On 13 June he made his tournament introduction and set up Graziano Pellè ‘s goal in arrest clock time in a 2–0 win over Belgium in the possibility group match of Euro 2016. [ 47 ] After being ruled out of Italy ‘s final group match, a 1–0 kill to Ireland, due to an injury sustained in Italy ‘s 1–0 victory over Sweden, [ 48 ] on 25 June, it was confirmed that Candreva would besides miss out on the orotund of 16 match up with Spain on 27 June due to a thigh problem [ 49 ] – and subsequently the 6–5 penalty shoot-out loss to Germany in the quarter final on 2 July. [ 50 ]

vogue of play [edit ]

naturally right-footed, Candreva can be deployed in several midfield positions due to his versatility, although he normally plays either in a central role as an attacking midfielder or more frequently as a traditional winger on the right side of the pitch ; a former advancing, he is besides capable of playing on the leave, and has besides been used as a wing-back or full-back, as a second hitter, as a central or box-to-box midfielder, as a mezzala, or tied in a profoundly character in front man of the back-line, due to his defensive work-rate and tactical awareness. He has besides been deployed as a false-attacking midfielder on affair. [ 51 ] [ 52 ] [ 53 ] [ 54 ] [ 55 ] [ 56 ] [ 57 ] [ 58 ] [ 59 ] [ 60 ] A dynamic, retentive, physical, and all-around musician, he is good known for his pace, stamen, consistency and work-rate, which enable him to cover the flank efficaciously, ampere well as his eye for goal ; [ 51 ] [ 52 ] [ 54 ] [ 57 ] [ 58 ] [ 61 ] [ 62 ] [ 63 ] [ 64 ] [ 65 ] he is known for his ability to get forward, and possesses a herculean, accurate long-range shot with both feet, [ 65 ] [ 66 ] [ 67 ] vitamin a well as being an accurate spare kick [ 51 ] [ 58 ] [ 68 ] and punishment bang taker. [ 51 ] [ 63 ] [ 69 ] He is besides gifted with vision and creativity, [ 65 ] a well as accurate exceed, good distribution, and his excellent crossing ability and set-piece delivery, which enable him to create chances and provide respective assists for teammates. [ 51 ] [ 52 ] [ 54 ] [ 57 ] [ 58 ] [ 66 ] [ 70 ] In addition to these attributes, he besides has good technical ability, ball restraint and dribbling skills, which enable him to get past opponent defenders and both exploit and create space for his team. [ 51 ] [ 52 ] [ 53 ] [ 54 ] [ 61 ] [ 64 ] [ 65 ] [ 66 ] [ 71 ]

career statistics [edit ]

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As of match played 27 November 2021.[72]
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ternana 2005–06 Serie B 29 0 0 0 — — 29 0
2006–07 Serie C1 16 0 0 0 — — 16 0
Total 45 0 0 0 — — 45 0
Udinese 2007–08 Serie A 3 0 0 0 — — 3 0
Livorno (loan) 2008–09 Serie B 33 2 0 0 — — 33 2
2009–10 Serie A 19 0 3 0 — — 22 0
Total 52 2 3 0 — — 55 2
Juventus (loan) 2009–10 Serie A 16 2 1 0 3[a] 0 — 20 2
Parma (loan) 2010–11 31 3 2 0 — — 33 3
Cesena (loan) 2011–12 18 2 3 0 — — 21 2
Lazio 2011–12 15 3 — 2[a] 0 — 17 3
2012–13 35 6 3 0 11[a] 1 — 49 7
2013–14 37 12 1 0 5[a] 0 1[b] 0 44 12
2014–15 34 10 4 1 — — 38 11
2015–16 30 10 2 0 11[c] 2 1[b] 0 44 12
Total 151 41 10 1 29 3 2 0 192 45
Inter Milan 2016–17 Serie A 38 6 2 1 5[a] 1 — 45 8
2017–18 36 0 1 0 — — 37 0
2018–19 18 1 2 2 9[d] 0 — 29 3
2019–20 32 5 2 1 6[e] 1 — 40 7
Total 124 12 7 4 19 2 — 151 18
Sampdoria (loan) 2020–21 Serie A 35 5 1 0 — — 36 5
Sampdoria 2021–22 14 6 1 0 — — 15 6
Total 49 11 2 0 — — 51 11
Career total 490 73 28 5 52 5 2 0 571 83

International [edit ]

As of 27 March 2018[73]
Italy
Year Apps Goals
2009 2 0
2010 –
2011 –
2012 3 0
2013 13 0
2014 8 1
2015 9 2
2016 9 3
2017 8 1
2018 2 0
Total 54 7

International goals [edit ]

As of match played on 27 March 2018. Score and result list Italy’s goal tally first.[74]

Honours [edit ]

Lazio
Italy U21

References [edit ]

  • Profile on FIGC official website ( in Italian )
  • Profile on AIC official website ( in Italian )
  • Profile on ESPN