16 Facts About Marco Benassi

Marco Benassi was born on 8 September 1994 and is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

In January 2011 Marco Benassi was signed by Inter Milan on a temporary deal.

Marco Benassi played for the U18 team in the league playoffs round, winning the Berretti league.

Marco Benassi made his senior debut for Inter 22 November 2012 against Russian side Rubin Kazan in the starting XI.

Marco Benassi scored his first goal in the Italian top flight on 26 January 2014 at home to Sassuolo, before scoring his second of the season on 16 March against Bologna.

On 1 July 2014, it was officially announced that Marco Benassi was sold to Torino under a co-ownership agreement, as part of the transfer that brought Danilo D'Ambrosio to Inter in January.

Marco Benassi returned to the scoresheet in the final game of the season against Cesena.

Marco Benassi finished the season with 32 appearances in which he scored three goals.

On 12 September 2020, Marco Benassi joined Hellas Verona on a season-long loan, with option to buy.

On 22 January 2022, Marco Benassi moved to Empoli on loan.

Marco Benassi played all 3 games in the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification.

Marco Benassi made his debut with the Italy under-21 squad on 14 August 2013, under Luigi Di Biagio, in the friendly match Slovakia-Italy.

Marco Benassi took part in the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic where he scored a brace in the last game of the group stage against England.

Marco Benassi began the subsequent biennial cycle as captain of the under-21 squad.

Marco Benassi was included in the list of 30 provisional players for the tournament.

Marco Benassi possesses a good ability to strike from distance.