Mario Sampirisi (born 31 October 1992) is an Italian professional

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who plays as a full-back for club Reggiana.

Club career

Genoa

On 30 August 2011, Sampirisi joined Genoa in a 4-year contract. He was exchanged with

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of Sampirisi's registration rights was "valued" €1,000,000 and Pelé for €950,000. Samprisi made his

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debut for

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on 22 January 2012 in a game against

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when he came on as a substitute in the 45th minute for

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. In June 2012,

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signed Pelé (€900,000) and Chinellato outright (€1,750,000); while Genoa acquired Nicola Pasini (€1,650,000) and Sampirisi outright (€1,000,000). Circa 2012 he signed a new 4-year contract with Genoa (last until 30 June 2016). In January 2013 he was signed by

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. In January 2014 he was signed by

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Vicenza

On 14 September 2014, he was signed by Serie B newcomer

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in a temporary deal. He scored an own goal in the return leg of the semi-finals of the promotion playoffs. On 10 July 2015 Vicenza re-signed Sampirisi in a temporary deal, with an obligation to sign him outright.

Crotone

In July 2016, Sampirisi was signed by

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on a free transfer.

Monza

In July 2019, Sampirisi was signed by

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on a free transfer. On 15 December 2020, Sampirisi scored a brace in the Serie B against

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, helping Monza win 5–0. He was subbed on in the 80th minute, scoring a first-touch long-range goal in the 82nd minute, and another in the 90th minute. His two goals were his first in the competition. Sampirisi helped Monza gain promotion to the

for the first time as their

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in 2021–22. He played 77 games and scored six goals, and was key to helping Monza gain promotions to the Serie B and Serie A.

Loan to Frosinone

On 24 August 2022, Sampirisi was loaned to Serie B club

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Reggiana

On 27 August 2023, Sampirisi moved to Reggiana.

International career

Samprisi played for Italy internationally at under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Monza *

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Group A: 2019–20

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sampirisi, Mario 1992 births Living people People from Caltagirone Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Catania Footballers from Sicily Italian men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks AC Milan players Genoa CFC players AC ChievoVerona players S.C. Olhanense players LR Vicenza players FC Crotone players AC Monza players Frosinone Calcio players AC Reggiana 1919 players Serie A players Primeira Liga players Serie B players Serie C players Italy men's under-21 international footballers Italy men's youth international footballers Italian expatriate men's footballers Italian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal 21st-century Italian sportsmen