13 Facts About Simone Pepe

Simone Pepe had his later career hindered by several injuries.

Simone Pepe was born in Albano Laziale, a comune not far from Rome.

Simone Pepe was loaned to Piacenza Calcio in the second level in July 2004, in order to gain experience.

In June 2005, Simone Pepe returned to Palermo as the Sicilians' striker Luca Toni left for ACF Fiorentina.

Simone Pepe netted his first goal in the top flight on 18 November 2006 in his 23rd appearance in the competition, grabbing the game's only goal at home against former side Palermo in the last-minute, and he helped the Sardinians finally narrowly avoid relegation.

Simone Pepe scored five times in 30 matches in his first season in Turin.

In spite of some inconsistent displays, Simone Pepe endeared himself to the Juventus faithful for his work rate and pace, earning the nickname of "Speedy Simone Pepe" while being compared with former club great Angelo Di Livio, who played as a winger.

Simone Pepe appeared in 23 games across all competitions, being released at the end of the season.

On 22 August 2016, Simone Pepe joined Delfino Pescara 1936 on a one-year deal.

In spite of a first poor year in the Serie A, Simone Pepe was selected by the Italian under-21 team to the 2006 UEFA European Championship, but he did not play in any games in Portugal in an eventual group stage exit.

Simone Pepe was part of the squads at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup, both in South Africa.

Simone Pepe totalled five appearances in the tournaments, starting in all three matches in the latter, as the Azzurri were sent home after the first stage on both occasions.

Simone Pepe possessed good technique and link-up play, and was effective from set pieces.