26 Facts About Alessio Cerci

Alessio Cerci returned to Roma in 2009, where he sporadically played under Claudio Ranieri and was sold to Fiorentina in August 2010.

Internationally, Alessio Cerci has represented Italy from under-16 to under-21 youth levels.

Alessio Cerci made his senior international debut in March 2013 a friendly match against Brazil and was included in their squads for that year's Confederations Cup and the following year's World Cup, winning a bronze medal in the former competition.

Alessio Cerci grew up playing football in Valmontone before joining the Roma youth system.

On 21 March 2005, Alessio Cerci signed his first professional contract with Roma for three years.

Alessio Cerci played 21 times for Brescia, helping the team finish the season in sixth place.

Alessio Cerci returned to Roma at the end of the season, before being loaned to Pisa in 2007.

Magnetic resonance imaging highlighted that Alessio Cerci had broken his meniscus and had inflammation to his anterior cruciate ligament.

Alessio Cerci selected the number 11 shirt, making his debut for the Nerazzurri against Chievo.

Alessio Cerci made a further appearance for the club in the second round against Greek side Panathinaikos, providing an assist in the first round for David Pizarro.

Alessio Cerci finished the season with a total of 19 appearances for Roma in Europe and Serie A, with three goals.

Alessio Cerci concluded the season with 26 appearances and seven goals in the league, plus one goal in Coppa Italia against Reggina.

However, Alessio Cerci had a difficult rapport with Fiorentina and its supporters.

Just as the deal seemed imminent Alessio Cerci decided to stay in Florence, having resolved his issue with the fans.

Alessio Cerci repeated himself against Parma, Lazio and Lecce, but erratic performances and a difficult relationship with the fans called into question his permanence in Florence.

Alessio Cerci made his debut for Torino on 1 September 2012 against Pescara, and 30 September 2012 was a key player against Atalanta, with three assists created.

On 5 January 2015, Alessio Cerci returned to Serie A to join AC Milan on an 18-month-long loan deal.

On 17 August 2018, Alessio Cerci signed a three-year contract with Ankaragucu.

On 7 August 2019, Alessio Cerci signed with Serie B club Salernitana.

On 9 October 2020, Alessio Cerci signed for Serie C club Arezzo.

Alessio Cerci played in all the Italian national youth teams, from Italy U-16 to Italy U-21.

On 17 March 2013, Alessio Cerci was called up for the first time to the Italian senior squad by Cesare Prandelli for a friendly match against Brazil and 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against Malta.

On 16 May 2013, Alessio Cerci was included in the list of 31 provisional players ahead of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, with his place confirmed in the final list submitted on 3 June.

Alessio Cerci is a naturally left footed player, with excellent technique, vision and remarkable quickness, playing mainly as a winger or as an attacking midfielder on the flank.

Alessio Cerci's playing style has drawn comparisons to Arjen Robben.

Alessio Cerci was used as an outright forward on occasion under Torino manager Gian Piero Ventura.