Paolo Gozzi
Full namePaolo Gozzi Andy Iweru
Birth date25 April 2001 (age 25)
Birth placeTurin, Italy
Height1.87 m
PositionDefender
CurrentclubTroyes
Clubnumber25
Youthyears 1–2018
Youthclubs 1Juventus
Years 12018–2022
Clubs 1Juventus U23
Caps 112
Goals 10
Years 22019–2022
Clubs 2Juventus
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 32021–2022
Clubs 3Fuenlabrada (loan)
Caps 323
Goals 30
Years 42022–2024
Clubs 4Genoa
Caps 40
Goals 40
Years 52022–2023
Clubs 5Cosenza (loan)
Caps 512
Goals 50
Years 62023
Clubs 6Pescara (loan)
Caps 60
Goals 60
Years 72023–2024
Clubs 7Red Star (loan)
Caps 724
Goals 70
Years 82024–
Clubs 8Troyes
Caps 831
Goals 80
Nationalyears 12017
Nationalteam 1Italy U16
Nationalcaps 16
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22017
Nationalteam 2Italy U17
Nationalcaps 214
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32018
Nationalteam 3Italy U19
Nationalcaps 311
Nationalgoals 30
Club-update11 May 2026
Nationalteam-update13 April 2019

Paolo Gozzi Andy Iweru (born 25 April 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for French club Troyes.

Club career

Juventus

On 13 April 2019, Gozzi made his Juventus debut in a 2–1 away loss against SPAL in the Serie A.[1]

Juventus U23

Gozzi's first game for Juventus U23, the reserve team of Juventus, came on 28 October 2020, in a 2–1 Serie C defeat against Como.[2]

Loan to Fuenlabrada

On 21 July 2021, Gozzi moved to Segunda División side Fuenlabrada on a season-long loan.[3][4]

He played his first game for the Spanish side on 21 August, starting in a 2-0 away win against AD Alcorcón.[5]

Genoa, loans to Cosenza, Pescara and Red Star

On 19 August 2022, Juventus announced to have sold Gozzi to Genoa on a permanent move.[6] Shortly afterwards, Serie B club Cosenza announced to have signed him on loan from Genoa.[7] The loan was terminated early on 31 January 2023.[8] On the same day, Gozzi was loaned to Pescara.[9] On 17 July 2023, Gozzi joined Championnat National club Red Star on loan.[10]

Troyes

On 30 August 2024, Gozzi returned to France and signed a two-year contract with Ligue 2 club Troyes.[11]

International career

Gozzi was born in Italy and is of Nigerian Malagasy descent; he is a youth international for Italy.[12]

With the Italy U19 team, he took part in the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[13]

Career statistics

[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Juventus2018–19Serie A100010
Juventus U232020–21Serie C13000130
Fuenlabrada (loan)2021–22Segunda División23020250
Cosenza (loan)2022–23Serie B12000120
Pescara (loan)2022–23Serie C200020
Red Star (loan)2023–24Championnat National24010250
Career total75030780

Honours

Red Star

References

  1. ^ "Spal Juve 2-1: gol e highlights. Floccari rinvia la festa scudetto bianconera" (in Italian). Sport.Sky.it. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ^ Baridon, Marco (28 October 2020). "Juventus U23-Como 1-2: Marques non basta, secondo ko stagionale – VIDEO" (in it-IT). Juventus News 24. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  3. ^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (21 July 2021). "Gozzi Fuenlabrada, il difensore lascia la Juventus U23. Il comunicato" (in Italian). Juventus News 24. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Paolo Gozzi, nuevo jugador del Fuenla" (in Spanish). CF Fuenlabrada. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  5. ^ "El Fuenla se lleva el derbi del Sur" (in Spanish). CF Fuenlabrada. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Juventus, ceduto a titolo definitivo il 2001 Paolo Gozzi al Genoa" (in it-IT). TuttoMercatoWeb. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Benvenuto nel Cosenza a Paolo Gozzi" (in Italian). Cosenza. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Risolto il prestito di Paolo Gozzi" (in Italian). Cosenza. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  9. ^ "GOZZI PAOLO IWERU E' BIANCAZZURRO" (in Italian). Delfino Pescara 1936. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  10. ^ Ducassou, Paul (17 July 2023). "PAOLO GOZZI SIGNE | Red Star Football Club" (in fr-FR). www.redstar.fr. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Paolo Gozzi rejoint l'ESTAC" [Paolo Gozzi joins ESTAC] (in French). Troyes. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  12. ^ "L'amico Kean, lo switch con Barzagli: Juve, chi è Paolo Gozzi". gianlucadimarzio.com
  13. ^ "Europeo. Convocati i 20 Azzurrini per l'Armenia. Nunziata: 'Squadra giovane, giocherà da protagonista'". Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
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  15. ^ Garlan, Victor (26 April 2024). "Le Red Star sacré champion de National" (in French). Foot Mercato. Retrieved 26 April 2024.