U21 debut: 05.09.2008 v Greece
Qualifying Games: 3 – Goals: 3
• Born in Sicily as Mario Baruwah to Ghanaian parents, he was adopted and brought up by an Italian family.
• Joined Inter soon after making his debut in Serie C1 for Lumezzane Calcio at 15. Helped the Nerazzurri to back-to-back Italian championships in 2008 and 2009.
• After officially becoming an Italian citizen on turning 18, he made his U21 debut and scored against Greece; also on target twice in second leg of play-off v Israel to seal Italy's place in Sweden.
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| Team | P | GS |
| Italy | 8 | 3 |
| Italy U-21 | 11 | 5 |
| Total | 19 | 8 |
|---|
| UEFA Champions League | ||
| Club | P | GS |
| Internazionale | 14 | 2 |
| Man. City | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 21 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | ||
| Club | P | GS |
| Man. City | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 4 |
|---|---|---|