U21 debut: 16.11.2007 v Azerbaijan
Qualifying Games: 2 – Goals: 1

• A product of AS Roma's youth system, he made his Serie A debut under Fabio Capello in May 2004 aged 16.

• Loaned to Brescia Calcio, then Pisa Calcio, where he scored ten goals before suffering a serious knee injury. Joined Atalanta BC on loan in summer 2008.

• Azzurrini appearances restricted by injuries since debut goal in 5-0 qualifying win over Azerbaijan.