Federico Bonazzoli (born 21 May 1997) is an Italian professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Inter Milan

Bonazzoli played at youth level for Ghedi and Montechiari, before joining

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at the age of seven. On 18 May 2014, Bonazzoli made his senior debut against

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as a substitute for

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in the 85th minute of a 1–2 away defeat on the last day of the

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season. He became the second youngest footballer to play in

for Inter aged 16 years, 11 months and 27 days, 17 days older than

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, who debuted in 1982. On 6 November 2014 he made his

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debut in a 1–1 away draw against

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in the group stage, he was replaced by Joel Obi in the 66th minute.

Sampdoria

On 2 February 2015, Bonazzoli signed for fellow league team

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for €4.5 million, but would remain at Inter on loan until the end of the season. On 21 January 2016, he was signed by Serie B club

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on a season-long loan deal, with an option to purchase. On 22 July, he joined

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on loan.

Loan to Torino

On 5 October 2020, Bonazzoli joined

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on loan.

Loan to Salernitana

On 3 August 2021, US Salernitana announced the signing of Bonazzoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy. He scored two goals in his Coppa Italia debut win over Reggina.

Salernitana

On 26 July 2022, Bonazzoli signed permanently with Salernitana on a four-year contract, for a reported fee of €5 million.

Cremonese

On 6 August 2024, Bonazzoli signed a four-season contract with

International career

With the Italy U-17 side he took part at the

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. He made his debut with the Italy U-21 team on 17 November 2014, in a home friendly match loss 1–0 against

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, becoming the youngest player to make his debut with the team at the time.

Style of play

Bonazzoli models himself on former Inter forward

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. He is highly rated by Inter fans as a

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-like striker, with a great physique and technical abilities.

Career statistics

Honours

Italy U17 *

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runner-up:

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonazzoli, Federico Living people 1997 births Footballers from the Province of Brescia Men's association football forwards Italian men's footballers Inter Milan players UC Sampdoria players SS Virtus Lanciano 1924 players Brescia Calcio players SPAL players Calcio Padova players Torino FC players US Salernitana 1919 players Hellas Verona FC players US Cremonese players Serie A players Serie B players Italy men's youth international footballers Italy men's under-21 international footballers 21st-century Italian sportsmen