Riccardo Calafiori
Born: May 19, 2002
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Rome, Italy
Nationality:
Italian
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Position: Defender
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2020-2022 | Roma |
→ 2022 | Genoa (loan) | |
2022-2023 | Basel | |
2023-2024 | Bologna | |
2024- | Arsenal |
Sports Mole has 592 articles about Riccardo Calafiori. Articles 1 to 40:
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Arsenal and Manchester City 'lead transfer race' for Bundesliga defender
Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly leading race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown, but other Premier League clubs are also interested.18:42
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Saliba to Real Madrid: Spanish giants 'watched' Arsenal star in draw with Man City
Real Madrid reportedly sent personnel to watch Arsenal defender William Saliba in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.Sep 22, 23:54
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Mikel Arteta creates history in Manchester City draw as question marks about Premier League title race credentials arise
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta creates history in his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, though there are concerns about his team's title credentials.Sep 21, 22:40
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Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Saka, Odegaard, Saliba, Stones decisions made for Premier League clash
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.Sep 21, 15:15
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.Sep 19, 17:36
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Jack Grealish: Everton record-breaker named Premier League Player of the Month for August
Jack Grealish is named the Premier League Player of the Month for August following a record-breaking start to his Everton career.Sep 12, 14:25
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Arsenal news latest: Thomas Tuchel says Mikel Arteta stars "struggled" as Gunners boss faces Premier League dilemma
England boss Thomas Tuchel was critical of two Arsenal players, and Gunners fans are wondering how Mikel Arteta can make the most of the duo at club level.Sep 7, 19:35
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Mikel Arteta offered new Myles Lewis-Skelly solution by Arsenal legend amid Riccardo Calafiori battle
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could use Myles Lewis-Skelly at right-back as the 18-year-old bids to win his place back in the team, a former Gunners title winner tells Sports Mole.Sep 5, 16:19
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Arsenal secure double financial boost as Nottingham Forest confirm Oleksandr Zinchenko loan transfer
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko signs for Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal, and the move brings a double financial benefit for the Gunners.Sep 2, 07:19
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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.Sep 1, 14:00
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'reach agreement' over Piero Hincapie deal with permanent clause revealed
Arsenal reportedly reach an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over an initial loan deal for defender Piero Hincapie.Aug 29, 23:56
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Premier League GW2 Team of the Week: Viktor Gyokeres, Jack Grealish, Joao Pedro
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek two of the 2025-26 season, including Viktor Gyokeres, Jack Grealish and Joao Pedro.Aug 26, 07:11
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Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Declan Rice only missing one thing as Gunners Invincible makes "top five in the world" claim
Arsenal's Declan Rice is one of the top five midfielders in the world and is only missing one thing after his latest stellar display against Leeds United, a Gunners Invincible tells Sports Mole.Aug 23, 20:34
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Premier League title race: Why Eberechi Eze can push Mikel Arteta's Arsenal ahead of Liverpool, Manchester City
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, and there are hopes that the attacker can propel them to the Premier League title.Aug 22, 19:07
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Is Viktor Gyokeres the problem? Arsenal's creativity under Arteta compared to Premier League title rivals Liverpool, Man City
After Mikel Arteta's Arsenal struggled in their 1-0 Premier League win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Sports Mole considers Viktor Gyokeres and the numbers.Aug 19, 12:45
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Premier League GW1 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike, David Raya
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek one, including Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike and David Raya.Aug 19, 06:55
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Man United 0-1 Arsenal: Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim delivers verdict on opening-weekend defeat
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim praises his side for their performance in Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal.Aug 17, 19:05
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Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gunners set-piece strength shines
Arsenal's set-piece strength shone as the Gunners scraped a 1-0 win over Manchester United to get their Premier League season underway with all three points.Aug 17, 16:32
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'ready' for offers from three European clubs for out-of-favour defender
Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is reportedly attracting interest from three European clubs with the Ukrainian facing an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 15, 16:19
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Arsenal receive double injury boost before Athletic Bilbao, Man United clashes as training photos released
Arsenal receive a double injury boost ahead of their clashes with Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United as two players return to training on Friday.Aug 8, 14:59
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Arsenal lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for Emirates Cup fixture as four new signings start for Mikel Arteta
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Emirates Cup clash with Athletic Bilbao.Aug 7, 10:05
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Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal: Mikel Arteta explains Kai Havertz injury absence as Noni Madueke plan confirmed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a pleasing triple injury update following Wednesday's surprise 3-2 friendly loss to Villarreal at the Emirates.Aug 6, 21:19
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Arsenal transfer news: Jakub Kiwior priced out of exit as 'hope lost' after £26.1m Andrea Berta decision
Arsenal reportedly price Jakub Kiwior out of an exit to a Portuguese giant and are only willing to sell the Polish defender if their £26.1m valuation is met.Aug 5, 08:36
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Most expensive Italian players in history following Mateo Retegui Saudi Pro League transfer
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive Italian players of all time.Aug 2, 17:02
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Mikel Arteta gives quadruple Arsenal injury update after Tottenham defeat including Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives a triple injury update - including the latest on Leandro Trossard - after the Gunners' 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong.Jul 31, 17:15
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Mikel Arteta provides Viktor Gyokeres debut latest as Arsenal boss delivers injury update on defensive duo ahead of North London derby
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hints at a potential debut for Viktor Gyokeres, while also providing an injury update on Riccardo Calafiori.Jul 31, 00:16
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Fulham transfer news: Cottagers 'approach' Arsenal over move for AC Milan-linked defender
Fulham reportedly approach Arsenal over a potential deal to sign one of Mikel Arteta's defenders before the transfer window closes on September 1.Jul 30, 18:18
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Arsenal lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for pre-season North London derby including Viktor Gyokeres debut decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Thursday's pre-season North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.Jul 29, 13:32
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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.Jul 23, 12:30
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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