Niccolò Pierozzi

Niccolò Pierozzi (born 12 September 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Salernitana, on loan from Fiorentina.

Niccolò Pierozzi

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-09-12) 12 September 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth	Florence, Italy
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Salernitana (on loan from Fiorentina)
Number	27
Youth career
2018–2021	Fiorentina
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Fiorentina	0	(0)
2021–2022	→ Pro Patria (loan)	39	(8)
2022–2023	→ Reggina (loan)	36	(4)
2024–	→ Salernitana (loan)	7	(0)
International career^‡
2019	Italy U18	4	(0)
2023	Italy U21	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 October 2023

Youth career

Born in Florence, Pierozzi was signed by Fiorentina as a youth player. He scored ten goals in 24 appearances on the U17 team in his first season.

Club career

Fiorentina

Pro Patria loan

He was a regular starter for the Fiorentina youth teams, and in 2021 he earned a loan move to Serie C side Pro Patria to play in Serie C Group A for the 2021–22 Serie C season.^[1] Pierozzi made his debut for Pro Patria against AlbinoLeffe in a 2–1 loss. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss a month later against Padova.

In a match against Seregno, Pierozzi received a straight red card for a professional foul. Over the course of the season Pierozzi scored 8 league goals, helping Pro Patria to an eleventh-place finish.

Reggina loan

In July 2022 Pierozzi signed for Serie B club Reggina on loan for the 2022–23 Serie B season.^[2] He made his debut in a 3–1 win over SPAL^[3] He scored his first Reggina goal in a 4–0 win over Südtirol.

Fiorentina debut

Upon his return from loan, Pierozzi made his debut for the senior squad of Fiorentina on 26 October 2023 in the UEFA Conference League game against Čukarički.^[4] He did not make any league appearances, appearing on the bench in most games.

Salernitana loan

On 11 January 2024, Pierozzi moved on loan to Salernitana.^[5]

International career

Pierozzi has won four caps for the Italy U17 team, making his debut in a 3–0 friendly loss to France U17.

Style of play

Pierozzi plays predominantly as a right-back, but has played as a midfielder.

Personal life

Pierozzi's twin brother, Edoardo, is a professional footballer as well; the two played together during their youth team years at Fiorentina.^[6]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 1 September 2023. ^[7]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Pro Patria (loan)	2021–22	Serie C	36	8	2	0	–		1	0	39	8
Reggina (loan)	2022–23	Serie B	34	4	1	0	–		0	0	35	4
Career total			55	10	3	0	0	0	1	0	75	12

References

1. "Niccolò Pierozzi Transfer History". www.footballtransfers.com.
2. "Reggina, ecco Niccolò Pierozzi: come può essere utilizzato". Tutto Reggina.
3. "SPAL vs. Reggina - Football Match Summary - August 14, 2022 - ESPN". ESPN.com.
4. "Fiorentina v Čukarički game report". UEFA. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
5. "NICCOLÒ PIEROZZI È UN NUOVO GIOCATORE DELLA SALERNITANA" [Niccolò Pierozzi is a new player for Salernitana] (in Italian). Salernitana. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
6. "Il legame con il gemello, una vita in Viola: Pierozzi, decisivo per la Pro Patria" (in Italian). La Casa di C. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
7. "Niccolo Pierozzi". whoscored.com.