U21 debut: 25.03.2008 v Azerbaijan
Qualifying Games: 3 – Goals: 0

• Signed by Genoa in summer 2008 from Frosinone Calcio, the centre-back had an outstanding first season with the Grifoni, earning a first senior Italy call.

• Came up through youth ranks at Ascoli Calcio and made Serie A debut before joining Frosinone in January 2007.

• Started all four games at 2008 Olympics as Italy reached the quarter-finals.