{{short description|Italian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Niccolò Pisilli | image = | caption = | full_name = <!--only if different from name above--> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|9|23|df=yes}}<ref name="FIFA">{{cite web |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce89/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |title=FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Italy (ITA) |publisher=FIFA |page=14 |date=22 May 2023 |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> | birth_place = [[Rome]], Italy<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://sport.bild.de/fussball/pe787634/niccolo-pisilli/profil/|title=Niccolò Pisilli - AS Roma - Aktuelles Spielerprofil|website=sport.bild.de}}</ref> | height = 1.81 m<ref name="FIFA"/> | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[AS Roma|Roma]] | clubnumber = 61 | youthyears1 = 2011–2012 | youthclubs1 = ASD Helios | youthyears2 = 2012–2024 | youthclubs2 = [[AS Roma Youth Sector|Roma]] | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = [[AS Roma|Roma]] | caps1 = 55 | goals1 = 4 | nationalyears1 = 2021 | nationalteam1 = [[Italy national under-18 football team|Italy U18]] | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2022–2023 | nationalteam2 = [[Italy national under-19 football team|Italy U19]] | nationalcaps2 = 10 | nationalgoals2 = 3 | nationalyears3 = 2023–2024 | nationalteam3 = [[Italy national under-20 football team|Italy U20]] | nationalcaps3 = 8 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | nationalyears4 = 2024– | nationalteam4 = [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy U21]] | nationalcaps4 = 19 | nationalgoals4 = 5 | nationalyears5 = 2024– | nationalteam5 = [[Italy national football team|Italy]] | nationalcaps5 = 2 | nationalgoals5 = 0 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{Medal|Country|{{fb|ITA}}}} {{Medal|Comp|[[FIFA U-20 World Cup]]}} {{Medal|RU|[[2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup|2023 Argentina]]|}} {{MedalCompetition|[[UEFA European Under-19 Championship]]}} {{Medal|W|[[2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2023 Malta]]|}} | pcupdate = 23:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) | ntupdate = 26 March 2026 }} '''Niccolò Pisilli''' (born 23 September 2004) is an Italian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Serie A]] club [[AS Roma|Roma]] and the [[Italy national football team|Italy national team]].
== Club career == Pisilli began playing football with a local club Helios, before moving to [[AS Roma|Roma]] at the age of eight and working his way up their youth categories.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vocegiallorossa.it/primo-piano/esordio-in-prima-squadra-per-pisilli-la-mezzala-con-il-vizio-del-gol-240217|title=Esordio in Prima Squadra per Pisilli: la mezzala con il vizio del gol|website=Voce Giallorossa}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mondoprimavera.com/news/21337902598/atalanta-sampdoria-le-pagelle-dei-blucerchiati-magia-di-leonardi-buona-prova-complessiva|title=Atalanta-Sampdoria, le pagelle dei blucerchiati: magia di Leonardi, buona prova complessiva|website=MondoPrimavera|date=4 March 2023 }}</ref> In November 2022, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetaroma.net/jose-mourinho-sigue-con-atencion-la-evolucion-del-joven-niccolo-pisilli/|title=José Mourinho sigue con atención la evolución del joven Niccolò Pisilli|first=David|last=Copa|date=14 February 2023}}</ref>
Having originally been assigned to their [[Campionato Primavera 1|under-19 team]], Pisilli made his professional debut for Roma on 6 May 2023, as a late substitute in a 2–0 [[Serie A]] home loss against [[Inter Milan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ilromanista.eu/news/as-roma/143823/roma-inter-esordio-in-giallorosso-per-il-giovane-pisilli|title=Foto - Roma-Inter, esordio in giallorosso per il giovane Pisilli|website=IlRomanista.eu}}</ref> In April of the same year, he was part of Roma's under-19 squad that won the [[Coppa Italia Primavera]].<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last=Di Chiaro |first=Michael |date=25 April 2023 |title=La Roma vince la Coppa Italia Primavera: Keramitsis stende la Fiorentina ai supplementari |url=https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/fiorentina-roma-coppa-italia-primavera-chi-ha-vinto-risultato-cronaca-tabellino/blt867cd42641f0bf32 |access-date=26 April 2023 |website=Goal.com |language=it}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite web |last=Andreuccetti |first=Gianluca |date=25 April 2023 |title=[FINALE] - Primavera TIM Cup, Fiorentina-Roma 1-2 d.t.s: Keramitsis regala la Coppa Italia ai giallorossi, termina l'egemonia viola |url=https://www.mondoprimavera.com/news/471772597766/finale-primavera-tim-cup-fiorentina-roma-1-2-d-t-s-keramitsis-regala-la-coppa-italia-ai-giallorossi-termina |access-date=26 April 2023 |website=MondoPrimavera |language=it }}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
On 14 December 2023, Pisilli made his debut in a European competition, coming on as a substitute for [[Andrea Belotti]] in the 72nd minute of a [[UEFA Europa League]] [[2023–24 UEFA Europa League group stage|group stage]] match against [[FC Sheriff Tiraspol|Sheriff Tiraspol]]; he went on to score his first professional goal in the injury time of the same game, helping Roma gain a 3–0 victory.<ref>{{cite web |last=Juric |first=Marco |date=14 December 2023 |title=Roma-Sheriff 3-0: vince anche lo Slavia, giallorossi ai play-off di Europa League |url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/coppe/2023/12/14/news/roma_sheriff_gol_risultato_europa_league-421661236/ |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=[[la Repubblica]] |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Pugliese |first=Andrea |date=14 December 2023 |title=La Roma batte lo Sheriff ma passa come seconda: servono i playoff |url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Europa-League/14-12-2023/europa-league-roma-sheriff-3-0-giallorossi-avanti-come-secondi.shtml |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=[[La Gazzetta dello Sport]] |language=it}}</ref>
On 23 February 2025, Pisilli extended his contract with Roma until June 2029.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asroma.com/en/news/72883/pisilli-renews-contract-with-the-club-until-30-june-2029 |title=Pisilli renews contract with the club until 30 June 2029 |publisher=AS Roma |date=23 February 2025 |access-date=25 February 2025}}</ref>
== International career == Pisilli is a youth international for Italy. In May 2023, he was included by head coach [[Carmine Nunziata]] in the Italian squad that took part in the [[2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup|FIFA U-20 World Cup]] in [[Argentina]],<ref>{{cite web |date=11 May 2023 |title=Ufficializzata la lista dei 21 convocati per il Mondiale in Argentina |url=https://www.figc.it/it/nazionali/news/ufficializzata-la-lista-dei-21-convocati-per-il-mondiale-in-argentina/ |access-date=11 May 2023 |publisher=[[Italian Football Federation]]|language=it}}</ref> where the ''Azzurrini'' finished runners-up after losing to [[Uruguay national under-20 football team|Uruguay]] in the final match.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=11 June 2023 |title=Returning Rodriguez snatches Uruguay maiden title |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/uruguay-italy-review-report-u20-world-cup-argentina-2023 |access-date=12 June 2023 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Di Chiaro |first=Michael |date=11 June 2023 |title=Uruguay-Italia Under 20 1-0: Luciano Rodriguez stende gli Azzurrini, sudamericani Campioni del Mondo |url=https://www.goal.com/it/liste/uruguay-italia-under-20-tabellino-risultato-marcatori/bltef477535962b31a2 |access-date=12 June 2023 |website=Goal|language=it}}</ref> The same year in June, Pisilli was included in the Italian squad for the [[2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|UEFA European Under-19 Championship]] in [[Malta]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2023 |title=Bollini sceglie i 20 Azzurrini per l'Europeo. Domani mattina partenza per Malta |url=https://figc.it/it/nazionali/news/bollini-sceglie-i-20-azzurrini-per-l-europeo-domani-mattina-partenza-per-malta/ |access-date=30 June 2023|publisher=[[Italian Football Federation]] |language=it}}</ref> where the ''Azzurrini'' eventually won their second continental title.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Honeyman |first=Sam |title=Portugal 0-1 Italy: Kayode heads resilient Azzurrini to second Under-19 title |url=https://www.uefa.com/under19/news/0283-188223eebd20-1f80f76ca858-1000--portugal-0-1-italy-kayode-heads-resilient-azzurrini-to-s/ |access-date=July 17, 2023 |website=[[UEFA]] |publisher=UEFA}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Scognamiglio |first=Pietro |date=16 July 2023 |title=Gli azzurrini trionfano: campioni d'Europa Under 19. Battuto il Portogallo |url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/nazionali/16-07-2023/under-19-portogallo-italia-0-1-gli-azzurrini-campioni-d-europa.shtml |access-date=July 17, 2023 |website=La Gazzetta dello Sport|publisher=RCS Media Group|language=it}}</ref> On 10 October 2024, Pisilli debuted for the [[Italy national football team|Italian senior squad]] in a 2–2 draw against [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=Francesco|last=Schirru|title=Il sogno di Pisilli continua: in poche settimane titolare nella Roma ed esordiente nell'Italia di Spalletti|url=https://www.goal.com/it/liste/pisilli-italia-belgio-esordio-chi-%C3%A8/blt544bad5e66925ad1|website=Goal|date=10 October 2024|access-date=8 June 2025|language=it}}</ref>
== Style of play == Pisilli is a versatile [[midfielder]] who contributes both offensively and defensively. He has been a regular presence in Roma's youth teams and is recognized for his ability to withstand physical challenges on the pitch. Known for his tactical awareness, Pisilli is adept at breaking down plays, with quick decision-making that aids in interceptions and recoveries.<ref name="auto"/>
== Career statistics == === Club === {{updated|match played 24 May 2026}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/niccolo-pisilli/818304/|title=N. Pisilli|website=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=22 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe787634/niccolo-pisilli/club-matches/|title=Niccolò Pisilli » Club matches|website=WorldFootball.net|access-date=22 September 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|[[Coppa Italia]] !colspan="2"|[[UEFA#Club|Europe]] !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="4"|[[AS Roma|Roma]] |[[2022–23 AS Roma season|2022–23]] |[[Serie A]] |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- |[[2023–24 AS Roma season|2023–24]] |Serie A |1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=UEL|Appearance(s) in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||1||2||1 |- |[[2024–25 AS Roma season|2024–25]] |Serie A |28||2||2||0||11{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||41||3 |- |[[2025–26 AS Roma season|2025–26]] |Serie A |25||2||1||0||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||2||34||4 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !55||4||3||0||20||4||78||8 |} {{notelist}}
=== International === {{updated|match played 26 March 2026}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=32885 |title=Niccolò Pisilli |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Italy national football team|Italy]] |2024||1||0 |- |2025||0||0 |- |2026||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!2!!0 |}
== Honours == '''Italy U20''' * [[FIFA U-20 World Cup]] runner-up: [[2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup|2023]]<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
'''Italy U19''' * [[UEFA European Under-19 Championship]]: [[2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2023]]<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
'''Individual''' *[[Serie A Rising Star of the Month]]: [[2025–26 Serie A#Monthly awards|May 2026]]<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://en.legaseriea.it/serie-a/news/niccolo-pisilli-rising-star-of-the-month-for-maggio |publisher=Serie A |access-date=22 May 2026 |date=21 May 2026 |title=Niccolò Pisilli Rising Star Of The Month for Maggio}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://www.asroma.com/en/teams/men/niccolo-pisilli Profile] at the AS Roma website * {{FIGC Italy player|54940}} * {{UEFA player}}
{{AS Roma squad}}
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