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Riccardo Calafiori
Born: May 19, 2002
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Rome, Italy
Nationality: 
Italian
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ItalianPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2022 | Roma |
| → 2022 | Genoa (loan) | |
| 2022-2023 | Basel | |
| 2023-2024 | Bologna | |
| 2024- | Arsenal | |
Sports Mole has 567 articles about Riccardo Calafiori. Articles 1 to 40:
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Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bukayo Saka strikes winner and Max Dowman debuts
Bukayo Saka's early second-half goal makes the difference as Arsenal kick off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in Singapore.12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fkai-havertz.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 25, 2025")
Arsenal lineup vs. AC Milan: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Mikel Arteta makes Martin Zubimendi decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's friendly with AC Milan.Jul 21, 14:36
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How Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera as triple transfer edges closer
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera in Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of next season.Jul 15, 11:39
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Arsenal summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into Arsenal's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.Jul 10, 13:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal bid for defender 'rejected' as Mikel Arteta at risk of missing out on summer target
Arsenal look set to be busy in the month of July in terms of transfer activity, though a report claims the club have hit a stumbling block for a defender.Jul 8, 22:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Foleksandr-zinchenko.jpg "Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko on March 12, 2025")
Oleksandr Zinchenko 'receives' new Arsenal exit route as Premier League club 'enters race' for Gunners defender
Arsenal defender Oleksander Zinchenko could reportedly be given the chance to join another Premier League in the current transfer window.Jun 23, 23:52
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Oleksandr Zinchenko Arsenal exit plunged into doubt as Mikel Arteta decision questioned
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lost faith in Oleksandr Zinchenko last season, but an exit this summer is far from guaranteed, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jun 20, 17:03
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Jorrel Hato to Arsenal transfer given green light as Ajax teenager told to follow Jurrien Timber example
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is bullish about the Gunners' chances of beating Chelsea to the signature of 19-year-old Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, whom they have supposedly made contact for.Jun 19, 08:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fmlseth.jpg "Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on November 2, 2024")
Arsenal secure huge contract renewal as 'announcement imminent' for 18-year-old's new deal
Arsenal reportedly agree a new contract with one of their 18-year-old Hale End proteges, leaving sporting director Andrea Berta with six situations to sort out.Jun 18, 17:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Friccardo-calafiori-william-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba celebrate on January 25, 2025")
Arsenal transfer rumours: Gunners 'rebuff' AC Milan transfer approach for key defender
Arsenal reportedly reject a transfer approach from Italian giants AC Milan for one of the key defenders in Mikel Arteta's squad.Jun 16, 19:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Foleksandr-zinchenko.jpg "Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko on on January 22, 2025")
Arsenal 'in talks' to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko to Italian giants
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with AC Milan over a potential deal to sell left-back Oleksandar Zinchenko this summer.Jun 13, 00:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fwilfried-singo.jpg "Wilfried Singo of Monaco on October 18, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'on alert' for £29.5m defender wanted by Tottenham
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the clubs keeping a close eye on the future of a Ligue 1 right-back, who comes with a £29.5m price tag.Jun 7, 15:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmateo-retegui.jpg "Mateo Retegui of Italy, October 2024")
Italy lineup vs. Norway: Predicted XI for World Cup Qualifying contest, as Spalletti deals with defensive crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Norway.Jun 4, 15:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fsandro-tonali.jpg "Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring on March 20, 2025")
Preview: Norway vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 14:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fgiovanni-leoni.jpg "Parma defender Giovanni Leoni in May 2025.")
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'in pole position' to beat Man United to Parma defender
Arsenal are reportedly in pole position to edge out Manchester United in the race to sign a Parma defender.Jun 2, 15:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fcwkt.jpg "Charles Watts/Kieran Tierney composite")
Kieran Tierney Arsenal contract question answered as "regrets" discussed before Celtic transfer
Kieran Tierney could have offered Arsenal something next season, but it would have been too difficult trying to convince him to stay, Charles Watts believes.May 27, 12:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fkieran-tierney.jpg "Arsenal's Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring on May 25, 2025")
Mikel Arteta makes stance clear on Arsenal transfers as Gunners boss delivers Kieran Tierney tribute
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pays tribute to Kieran Tierney and discusses his side's summer plans following their 2-1 triumph over Southampton.May 25, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fkieran-tierney_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kieran Tierney pictured on December 18, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton confirmed as Mikel Arteta makes Raheem Sterling, Kieran Tierney calls
Arsenal and Southampton confirm their starting lineups for the final weekend of the Premier League season.May 25, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kieran Tierney, Ethan Nwaneri start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.May 23, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025")
Mikel Arteta hints at double Arsenal transfer exit as William Saliba injury update delivered after Newcastle win
Mikel Arteta hints at two imminent Arsenal exits following the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in their final Premier League home game of the season.May 18, 20:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fkai-havertz_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on September 22, 2024")
Mikel Arteta gives triple Arsenal injury update before Newcastle as Kai Havertz question answered
Mikel Arteta provides updates on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Sunday.May 16, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on December 27, 2024")
Arsenal transfer hint dropped in 2025-26 home kit launch as two squad number changes confirmed
Arsenal drop a major transfer hint as the Gunners announce their new home kit for the 2025-26 season, where two players will also inherit new squad numbers.May 15, 08:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwdr.jpg "Charles Watts/Declan Rice composite image")
Declan Rice injury: Arsenal's emergency replacement decided as Mikel Arteta sent clear instruction
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must not risk Declan Rice for the remainder of the season even if his hamstring problem is not severe, expert Charles Watts claims.May 13, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 22, 2024")
Arsenal have two emergency Declan Rice replacements as midfielder's mystery injury 'revealed'
The nature of Declan Rice's mystery injury is reportedly revealed, and Arsenal have two players who could act as an emergency replacement for the Englishman.May 12, 10:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fben-white.jpg "Arsenal's Ben White pictured on October 22, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes one change
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.May 9, 12:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on September 17, 2024")
Preview: Liverpool vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 9, 12:09
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Liverpool clash: Kai Havertz, Gabriel latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool.May 8, 06:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fousmane-dembele.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025")
PSG vs. Arsenal starting lineups confirmed as 33-goal star benched in Champions League second leg
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain confirm their lineups for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.May 7, 17:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Farsgab.jpg "Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli's goal on April 20, 2025")
Team News: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.May 6, 19:00
PSG injury news: Ousmane Dembele availability confirmed by Luis Enrique before Arsenal Champions League second leg
Luis Enrique provides the latest update on the availability of star attacker Ousmane Dembele ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second-leg showdown with Arsenal.May 6, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fjurrien-timber_1.jpg "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber pictured on April 16, 2025")
Arsenal training latest: Mikel Arteta receives triple injury boost before PSG Champions League second leg
Arsenal receive a triple injury boost ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain as three players take part in training.May 6, 11:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fousmane-dembele-fabian-ruiz-desire-doue.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Fabian Ruiz and Desire Doue on February 1, 2025")
PSG vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta concern emerges as Luis Enrique is handed major injury boost before Champions League semi-final
Paris Saint-Germain are handed a major injury boost ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second-leg tie at home to Arsenal.May 6, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fjurrien-timber.jpg "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber warms up on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League semi-final second leg as Jurrien Timber call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain.May 5, 07:47
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 5, 07:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 29, 2025")
Arsenal defender 'expected' to leave for Bundesliga giants, as Mikel Arteta faces Premier League crossroads
Arsenal are reportedly likely to lose a defender in the summer to a Bundesliga club, with boss Mikel Arteta facing a critical summer transfer window.May 4, 23:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fjurrien-timber.jpg "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber pictured on December 21, 2024")
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for PSG second leg: Odegaard, Timber, Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.May 4, 09:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fgabric.jpg "Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Riccardo Calafiori celebrate on September 28, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Shock swap deal mooted as Gunners 'open to bids' for £38.3m defender
Arsenal are supposedly prepared to listen to offers for one of their recent summer signings just one year after his arrival at the Emirates Stadium.May 3, 08:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fjorrel-hato.jpg "Jorrel Hato of Ajax pictured on January 29, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'seriously considering' move for 19-year-old defender wanted by Liverpool, Arsenal
Chelsea are reportedly 'seriously considering' a summer approach for a teenage defender also tipped to sign for Liverpool and Arsenal in the upcoming transfer window.May 2, 22:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025")
Arsenal could set unwanted club record in Bournemouth Premier League clash
Arsenal will be looking to avoid setting an unwanted Premier League record when they welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium for Saturday's Premier League fixture. May 2, 18:30
Team News: Arsenal vs. Bournemouth injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth.May 2, 16:30
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