Giovanni di Lorenzo

Giovanni di Lorenzo (born 4 August 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Napoli and the Italy national team.

Club career

Lorenzo began his career at Fiorentina, but he never made a first-team appearance for the club. He was loaned out to Cuneo and Reggina before joining Empoli in 2015.

Lorenzo made 101 appearances for Empoli, scoring seven goals. He helped the club win promotion to Serie A in 2018 and established himself as one of the best right-backs in the league.

In 2019, Lorenzo joined Napoli for a fee of €25 million. He has since made over 100 appearances for the club, winning the Coppa Italia in 2020.

International career

Lorenzo made his debut for the Italy national team in 2019. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2020.

Lorenzo has made 44 appearances for Italy, scoring two goals. He is a key player for Roberto Mancini's side and is likely to be a starter at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style

Lorenzo is a versatile defender who can play at right-back or center-back. He is known for his strength, tackling ability, and passing range.

Lorenzo is also a good crosser of the ball and has scored a number of goals for his clubs and country. He is a valuable asset to any team and is one of the best defenders in Serie A.

Personal life

Lorenzo is married to Claudia Marchisio, the sister of former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio. The couple have two children together.

Lorenzo is a popular figure in Italy and is known for his sense of humor and outgoing personality. He is also a role model for young people and is involved in a number of charitable causes.