# Simone Verdi > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Simone_Verdi > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Simone_Verdi.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Verdi > Source revision: 1353873707 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Italian footballer (born 1992)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}} {{Infobox football biography | embed = | name = Simone Verdi | image = Lens - Torino FC (02-08-2023) 23 (cropped).jpg | caption = Verdi with [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) in 2023 | full_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|07|12|df=y}} | birth_place = [Broni](/source/Broni), Italy | height = 1.74 m{{cite web|url=https://www.bolognafc.it/player/simone-verdi|title=Simone Verdi|publisher=Bologna F.C.|language=Italian|accessdate=12 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214212526/https://www.bolognafc.it/player/simone-verdi/|archive-date=14 December 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} | position = [Attacking Midfielder](/source/Midfielder_(association_football)) | currentclub = [Südtirol](/source/FC_S%C3%BCdtirol) | clubnumber = 99 | youthyears1 = 1998–2003 | youthclubs1 = Audax Travacò | youthyears2 = 2003–2011 | youthclubs2 = [AC Milan](/source/AC_Milan_Youth_Sector) | years1 = 2010–2011 | clubs1 = [AC Milan](/source/AC_Milan) | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2011–2015 | clubs2 = [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) | caps2 = 16 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2013 | clubs3 = → [Juve Stabia](/source/S.S._Juve_Stabia) (loan) | caps3 = 20 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2013–2015 | clubs4 = → [Empoli](/source/Empoli_F.C.) (loan) | caps4 = 66 | goals4 = 6 | years5 = 2015–2016 | clubs5 = [AC Milan](/source/AC_Milan) | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2015–2016 | clubs6 = → [Eibar](/source/SD_Eibar) (loan) | caps6 = 9 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2016 | clubs7 = → [Carpi](/source/Carpi_F.C._1909) (loan) | caps7 = 8 | goals7 = 3 | years8 = 2016–2018 | clubs8 = [Bologna](/source/Bologna_F.C._1909) | caps8 = 62 | goals8 = 16 | years9 = 2018–2020 | clubs9 = [Napoli](/source/S.S.C._Napoli) | caps9 = 22 | goals9 = 3 | years10 = 2019–2020 | clubs10 = → [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) (loan) | caps10 = 33 | goals10 = 2 | years11 = 2020–2023 | clubs11 = [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) | caps11 = 37 | goals11 = 2 | years12 = 2022 | clubs12 = → [Salernitana](/source/U.S._Salernitana_1919) (loan) | caps12 = 15 | goals12 = 5 | years13 = 2022–2023 | clubs13 = → [Hellas Verona](/source/Hellas_Verona_F.C.) (loan) | caps13 = 25 | goals13 = 5 | years14 = 2023–2026 | clubs14 = [Como](/source/Como_1907) | caps14 = 43 | goals14 = 8 | years15 = 2025 | clubs15 = → [Sassuolo](/source/US_Sassuolo_Calcio) (loan) | caps15 = 9 | goals15 = 2 | years16 = 2026– | clubs16 = [Südtirol](/source/FC_S%C3%BCdtirol) | caps16 = 11 | goals16 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2010–2011 | nationalteam1 = [Italy U19](/source/Italy_national_under-19_football_team) | nationalcaps1 = 8 | nationalgoals1 = 2 | nationalyears2 = 2014–2015 | nationalteam2 = [Italy U21](/source/Italy_national_under-21_football_team) | nationalcaps2 = 5 | nationalgoals2 = 1 | nationalyears3 = 2017–2018 | nationalteam3 = [Italy](/source/Italy_national_football_team) | nationalcaps3 = 4 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | pcupdate = 12 May 2026 | ntupdate = }} '''Simone Verdi''' ({{IPA|it|siˈmoːne ˈverdi}}; born 12 July 1992) is an Italian professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as an [attacking midfielder](/source/attacking_midfielder) for {{Italian football updater|Sudtirol}} club [Südtirol](/source/FC_S%C3%BCdtirol). == Club career == === Early career === Verdi started playing football with amateur club Audax Travacò, before joining [Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) at the age of 11.{{cite web |title=Esordienti Provinciali A 2003/2004 |url=http://www.acmilan.com/MostraInfo.asp?id_info=18945 |work=acmilan.com |publisher=[Associazione Calcio Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040606090441/http://www.acmilan.com/MostraInfo.asp?id_info=18945 |archivedate=6 June 2004 |accessdate=16 August 2010 |language=Italian |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }} He made his professional debut for the club, aged 17, in a [Coppa Italia](/source/Coppa_Italia) game against [Novara](/source/Novara_Calcio), on 13 January 2010.{{cite news|title=First Pippo, then Mathieu |url=http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=114716 |work=acmilan.com |publisher=[Associazione Calcio Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |date=13 January 2010 |accessdate=13 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117172757/http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=114716 |archivedate=17 January 2010 }} He then made his second appearance two weeks later, in the quarter-final against [Udinese](/source/Udinese_Calcio), which Milan lost 0–1.{{cite news|title=Bitter elimination |url=http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=115478 |work=acmilan.com |publisher=[Associazione Calcio Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |date=27 January 2010 |accessdate=28 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131074906/http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=115478 |archivedate=31 January 2010 }} While playing for the [under-20](/source/A.C._Milan_Primavera) squad, the young striker scored his first goal at the [San Siro](/source/San_Siro) in the return leg of the [Primavera Cup](/source/Coppa_Italia_Primavera) final, on 14 April 2010. Milan went on to win the match 2–0, as Verdi also made an assist, and secured the trophy 3–1 on aggregate.{{cite video |date=19 April 2010 |title=This year the youth team are even better! |url=http://milantime.acmilan.com/en-young_world-this_year_the_youth_team_are_even_better_-c-24-0-11371-0 |format= |medium=Web TV production |publisher=[Associazione Calcio Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |accessdate=22 April 2010 }} {{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite news |title=Il Milan del futuro vola con Verdi e Zigoni |url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2010/aprile/15/Milan_del_futuro_vola_con_ga_10_100415017.shtml |newspaper=[La Gazzetta dello Sport](/source/La_Gazzetta_dello_Sport) |date=15 April 2010 |accessdate=15 August 2010 |language=Italian}} Here, he was nicknamed ''Verdinho'', as his playing style resembled that of a Brazilian.{{cite news |title=Largo ai giovani |url=http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=31200 |author=Maurizio Ferrari |work=milannews.it |date=3 August 2010 |accessdate=4 August 2010 |language=Italian}} In May 2010, Milan CEO [Adriano Galliani](/source/Adriano_Galliani) announced that Verdi, along with three other teammates, was expected to join the senior team permanently for the [2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Serie_A) season.{{cite news |title=Berlusconi non-molla, anche se Galliani capisce i tifosi: "Abituati a caviale e champagne" |url=http://www.goal.com/it/news/2/serie-a/2010/05/18/1930935/berlusconi-non-molla-anche-se-galliani-capisce-i-tifosi-abituati- |work=goal.com |date=18 May 2010 |accessdate=29 May 2010 |language=Italian}} Subsequently, Verdi signed his first professional contract with the club.{{cite news |title=Milan, Fossati ha firmato e Verdi passa al contratto professionistico |url=http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=29751 |author=Pietro Mazzara |work=milannews.it |date=13 July 2010 |accessdate=4 August 2010 |language=Italian}} However, he continued playing mainly in the [youth team](/source/A.C._Milan_Primavera).{{cite news |title=Per Verdi si profila una stagione tra Primavera e prima squadra |url=http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=29178 |author=Pietro Mazzara |work=milannews.it |date=7 July 2010 |accessdate=4 August 2010 |language=Italian}} === Torino === At the beginning of the 2011–12 season, Verdi transferred to [Serie B](/source/Serie_B) club [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) in a [co-ownership](/source/Co-ownership_(football)) deal for €2.5 million (exchanged with [Gianmario Comi](/source/Gianmario_Comi) and €150,000 cash).{{cite web|url=http://www.acmilan.com/uploads/club/bilancio2011/pdf/Bilancio_gruppo_Milan_2011.pdf|title=Relazione e Bilancio al 31 Dicembre 2011|date=25 June 2012|accessdate=14 June 2015|publisher=A.C. Milan|language=Italian|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616063502/http://www.acmilan.com/uploads/club/bilancio2011/pdf/Bilancio_gruppo_Milan_2011.pdf|archivedate=16 June 2015|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news |title=Official A.C. Milan press release |url=http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/breaking_news_show/11831 |work=acmilan.com |publisher=[Associazione Calcio Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |date=1 July 2011 |accessdate=29 August 2011}}{{cite news |title=Verdi al Toro, Comi al Milan |url=http://www.torinofc.it/content/view/8294/61/ |work=torinofc.it |publisher=[Torino Football Club](/source/Torino_F.C.) |date=30 June 2011 |accessdate=29 August 2011 |language=Italian |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110704225526/http://www.torinofc.it/content/view/8294/61 |archivedate=4 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }} He made his official debut for the club in the first league game of the season, a 2–1 away win against [Ascoli](/source/Ascoli_Calcio_1898) on 27 August 2011.{{cite news |title=Ascoli–Torino 1–2 |url=http://www.torinofc.it/content/view/8586/61/ |work=torinofc.it |publisher=[Torino Football Club](/source/Torino_F.C.) |date=27 August 2011 |accessdate=29 August 2011 |language=Italian |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830050427/http://www.torinofc.it/content/view/8586/61/ |archivedate=30 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }} He played 12 games in Serie B in the 2011–12 season with Torino, which finished in 2nd place and gained promotion to [Serie A](/source/Serie_A).{{cite web|title=S. Verdi|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/simone-verdi/111753/|work=soccerway.com|accessdate=19 April 2014}} In 2012–13, he played 4 games in [Serie A](/source/Serie_A), making his official debut on 30 September 2012 as a substitute against [Atalanta](/source/Atalanta_B.C.).{{cite web|title=ATALANTA VS. TORINO 1 - 5|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/09/30/italy/serie-a/atalanta-bergamo/torino-fc/1351302/|work=soccerway.com|accessdate=19 April 2014}} ==== Loans to Juve Stabia and Empoli ==== On 23 January 2013, he was loaned to [Juve Stabia](/source/S.S._Juve_Stabia) of [Serie B](/source/Serie_B) for the remainder of the season. In the summer of 2013 the co-ownership agreement between Milan and Torino was renewed for an additional year.{{cite web|title=UFFICIALE: Torino, rinnovate le comproprietà di Barreto, Verdi e Comi|url=http://www.mondopallone.it/2013/06/18/ufficiale-torino-rinnovate-le-comproprieta-di-barreto-verdi-e-comi/|work=mondopallone.it|accessdate=19 April 2014|language=Italian}} For 2013–14, he was loaned to [Empoli](/source/Empoli_F.C.), in [Serie B](/source/Serie_B).{{cite web|title=UFFICIALE: Verdi in prestito all'Empoli|url=http://www.europacalcio.it/news/ufficiale-verdi-in-prestito-allempoli-18972.html|work=europacalcio.it|accessdate=19 April 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419232956/http://www.europacalcio.it/news/ufficiale-verdi-in-prestito-allempoli-18972.html|archivedate=19 April 2014|df=dmy-all}} He played his first match for the ''Azzurri'' during [the second round](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Coppa_Italia) of [Coppa Italia](/source/Coppa_Italia); won 5–1 against [Südtirol](/source/F.C._S%C3%BCdtirol), in which he also scored his first goal. On 23 November 2013, he scored his first goal in [Serie B](/source/Serie_B), a 3–1 in a win away at [Spezia](/source/Spezia_Calcio).{{cite web|title=SPEZIA VS. EMPOLI 1 - 3|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/23/italy/serie-b/asd-spezia-calcio-2008/empoli-fc/1555499/|work=soccerway.com|accessdate=19 April 2014}} He closed the season with 5 goals in 39 appearances, contributing to the promotion in [Serie A](/source/Serie_A) of the Tuscans.{{cite web|title=Serie B 2013/14 Review – Week 42: Empoli Secure Serie A Return On Dramatic Last Day|url=http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2014/05/serie-b-201314-review-week-42-empoli-secure-serie-a-return-on-dramatic-last-day/|website=forzaitalianfootball.com|date=31 May 2014|publisher=Forzaitaliafootball|accessdate=19 June 2014}} On 18 June 2014, the [co-ownership](/source/co-ownership_(football)) between [Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) and [Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) was renewed for a third year,{{cite web|title=Milan, rinnovate le comproprietà di Verdi e Comi con il Torino|url=http://www.gazzettagranata.com/?H8MYKLrZ|website=gazzettagranata.com|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=Italian}} with Verdi loaned to Empoli again. He scored his first goal in [Serie A](/source/Serie_A) on 7 December 2014, the momentary advantage away to [Napoli](/source/S.S.C._Napoli), finishing 2–2. On 20 January 2015 he scored his first goal in [Coppa Italia](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Coppa_Italia) against [A.S. Roma](/source/A.S._Roma), lost in extra time. === Return to Milan === In June 2015, Milan and Torino could not agree on a co-ownership deal. Verdi's future was determined by a blind auction which Milan won. On 14 July 2015, he played in a pre-season friendly against Legnano and scored one goal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/14-07-2015/milan-legnano-5-1-miha-va-ancora-sotto-rimonta-gol-anche-mastour-120560363196.shtml|title = Milan-Legnano 5-1: Miha va ancora sotto e rimonta, in gol anche Mastour| date=2015 }} ==== Loans to Eibar and Carpi ==== For the 2015–16 season he was loaned to [SD Eibar](/source/SD_Eibar) with the [Basque](/source/Basque_Country_(autonomous_community)) side having an option to buy.{{cite web|url=http://www.sdeibar.com/-/el-mediapunta-simone-verdi-se-incorpora-al-eibar-cedido-del-ac-milan|title=El mediapunta Simone Verdi se incorpora al Eibar, cedido del AC Milán|trans-title=Attacking midfielder Simone Verdi joins Eibar, loaned from Milan|publisher=Eibar's official website|language=es|date=16 August 2015|accessdate=16 August 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924095852/http://www.sdeibar.com/-/el-mediapunta-simone-verdi-se-incorpora-al-eibar-cedido-del-ac-milan|archivedate=24 September 2015|df=dmy-all}} On 29 January 2016, Verdi was loaned to Carpi on a six-month deal.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} === Bologna === On 11 July 2016, [Bologna](/source/Bologna_F.C._1909) completed the signing of Verdi.{{cite news|url=http://www.football-italia.net/87180/bologna-sign-verdi|title=Bologna signs Verdi|newspaper=Football Italia|date=11 July 2016|access-date=2 September 2016}} During the first part of the season he had a strong impact with 4 goals in 9 games. He signed a new four-year contract on 13 June 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.bolognafc.it/en/verdi-signs-contract-extension/|title=Verdi signs contract extension|date=13 June 2017|access-date=22 June 2017|publisher=Bologna F.C. 1909}} On 4 November 2017, he scored two times from 25-meter free kicks in a home game against [Crotone](/source/Crotone), first time with his left and next time with his right foot.{{cite web| url = https://www.football-italia.net/112342/donadoni-bologna-blame| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023629/https://www.football-italia.net/112342/donadoni-bologna-blame| archive-date = 2017-11-07| title = Donadoni: 'Bologna to blame' {{!}} Football Italia}} On 21 January Verdi was made captain of Bologna following his decision to decline a move to Napoli in the transfer window. His side beat Benevento 3–0 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.{{Cite web |url=http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/donadoni-players-decided-make-verdi-captain/ |title=Donadoni: "The players decided to make Verdi captain" | IFD |access-date=22 January 2018 |archive-date=22 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122181605/http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/donadoni-players-decided-make-verdi-captain/ |url-status=dead }} === Napoli === On 11 June 2018, Verdi signed a five-year contract with [Napoli](/source/S.S.C._Napoli) for €25 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.football-italia.net/122824/official-verdi-signs-napoli|title=Official: Verdi signs for Napoli|publisher=Football Italia|date=11 June 2018}} === Return to Torino === On 2 September 2019, during the final minutes of the summer transfer window, Verdi was loaned to Torino for €3 million with an obligation to purchase of €20 million.{{Cite web |url=http://torinofc.it/news/02/09/2019/verdi-al-toro_22511 |title=Verdi al Toro | TORINO FC 1906 SITO UFFICIALE |access-date=3 September 2019 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903005024/http://torinofc.it/news/02/09/2019/verdi-al-toro_22511 |url-status=dead }} ====Loans to Salernitana and Hellas Verona==== On 28 January 2022, he joined [Salernitana](/source/U.S._Salernitana_1919) on loan.{{cite press release|publisher=[Salernitana](/source/U.S._Salernitana_1919)|url=https://www.ussalernitana1919.it/simone-verdi-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-della-salernitana/|title=SIMONE VERDI È UN NUOVO GIOCATORE DELLA SALERNITANA|date=28 January 2022|access-date=28 January 2022|language=it}} On 1 September 2022, Verdi moved to [Hellas Verona](/source/Hellas_Verona_F.C.) on loan with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy.{{cite web|publisher=Hellas Verona|url=https://www.hellasverona.it/it/news/simone-verdi-e-gialloblu-video|title=Simone Verdi è gialloblù!|date=1 September 2022|access-date=1 September 2022|language=it}} ===Como=== On 25 August 2023, Verdi signed a contract with [Como](/source/Como_1907) for two seasons, with an option for a third.{{cite web|publisher=Como|url=https://comofootball.com/simone-verdi-al-como/|title=SIMONE VERDI AL COMO|trans-title=SIMONE VERDI AT COMO|date=25 August 2023|access-date=25 August 2023|language=it}} ====Loan to Sassuolo==== On 3 February 2025, Verdi moved to [Sassuolo](/source/US_Sassuolo_Calcio) in [Serie B](/source/Serie_B) on loan.{{cite web|publisher=US Sassuolo Calcio|url=https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/in-evidenza/simone-verdi-benvenuto-in-neroverde/|title=Simone Verdi, benvenuto in neroverde!|trans-title=Simone Verdi, welcome to black and green!|date=3 February 2025|access-date=4 February 2025|language=it}} ===Südtirol=== On 2 January 2026, Verdi signed a six-months contract with [Südtirol](/source/FC_S%C3%BCdtirol).{{cite web|publisher=FC Südtirol|url=https://www.fc-suedtirol.com/it/news/simone-verdi-%C3%A8-un-nuovo-giocatore-dell-fc-s%C3%BCdtirol/24-9409.html|title=Simone Verdi è un nuovo giocatore dell'FC Südtirol|trans-title=Simone Verdi is a new player for FC Südtirol|date=2 January 2026|access-date=9 January 2026|language=it}} == International career == On 22 September 2010, he was called up to the Italy [under-19](/source/Italy_national_under-19_football_team) to play a game against the Serbia [under-19](/source/Serbia_national_under-19_football_team).{{cite web |title=Simone Verdi |url=http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=3562&squadra=1 |work=figc.it |publisher=[Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio](/source/Italian_Football_Federation) |accessdate=7 December 2010 |language=Italian |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193751/http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=3562&squadra=1 |archive-date=16 January 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }} On 31 May 2014, he was called up to the Italy [under-21](/source/Italy_national_under-21_football_team) side{{cite web|title=Under 21, la novità è Simone Verdi|url=http://www.gazzettagranata.com/?ueiyKYf3|website=gazzettagranata.com|accessdate=5 June 2014}} for which he made his debut on 4 June in the 4–0 friendly win over Montenegro. On 28 March 2017, Verdi made his senior international debut for the [Italy national football team](/source/Italy_national_football_team), along with four other players, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 friendly away win against the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands_national_football_team).{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Nazionale/28-03-2017/olanda-italia-1-2-eder-bonucci-ribaltano-autogol-romagnoli-190356321961.shtml|title=Olanda-Italia 1-2, Eder e Bonucci ribaltano l'autogol di Romagnoli|trans-title=Holland-Italy 1-2, Eder and Bonucci overturn Romagnoli's own goal|publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=Italian|author1=Valerio Clari|date=28 March 2017|accessdate=29 March 2017}} == Style of play == A dynamic and versatile forward or [attacking midfielder](/source/Midfielder), Verdi can adapt to any offensive midfield role, both in the centre or on either [wing](/source/Forward_(association_football)), due to his ambidexterity, although his favoured role is on the right flank; he is also capable of playing as a [second striker](/source/Forward_(association_football)). He is mainly noted for his [dribbling](/source/Dribbling) ability, technique and remarkable speed on the ball, as well as his ability to create chances for teammates; he is also capable of finding spaces and make attacking runs from behind. In the [2016–17 Serie A](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Serie_A) season he was also noted for his shooting power and ability to score goals from long range, including [free kicks](/source/Direct_free_kick).[http://awards.milannews.it/?action=scheda&idconcorso=14&idnomina=1864 Milannews Awards] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20140223211528/http://awards.milannews.it/?action=scheda&idconcorso=14&idnomina=1864 |date=23 February 2014 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.calciomercato.com/news/verdi-a-bologna-tutta-la-stagione-per-dimostrare-di-valere-napol-56964 |title=Verdi, a Bologna tutta la stagione per dimostrare di valere Napoli o Inter |publisher=www.calciomercato.com |language=Italian |author1=Alessandro Cosattini |date=27 December 2017 |accessdate=29 August 2018 }} During his militancy in Napoli, he had declared that he was a natural left. == Career statistics == === Club === {{updated|match played 25 April 2025}}{{Soccerway|simone-verdi/111753|access-date=11 July 2015}} {| 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"|National cup !colspan="2"|[Europe](/source/UEFA) !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[AC Milan](/source/A.C._Milan) |[2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_A.C._Milan_season) |rowspan="2"|[Serie A](/source/Serie_A) |0||0||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_A.C._Milan_season) |0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !0!!0!!2!!0!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!2!!0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Torino](/source/Torino_F.C.) |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Serie_B) |[Serie B](/source/Serie_B) |12||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||13||0 |- |[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Torino_F.C._season) |Serie A |4||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||6||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !16!!0!!3!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!19!!0 |- |[Juve Stabia](/source/S.S._Juve_Stabia) (loan) |[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Serie_B) |Serie B |20||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||20||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Empoli](/source/Empoli_F.C.) (loan) |[2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Serie_B) |Serie B |40||5||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||42||6 |- |[2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Empoli_F.C._season) |Serie A |26||1||2||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||28||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total !66!!6!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!70!!9 |- |[Eibar](/source/SD_Eibar) (loan) |[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_SD_Eibar_season) |[La Liga](/source/La_Liga) |9||0||4||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||13||1 |- |[Carpi](/source/Carpi_F.C._1909) (loan) |[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Carpi_F.C._1909_season) |Serie A |8||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||8||3 |- |rowspan="3"|[Bologna](/source/Bologna_F.C._1909) |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Bologna_F.C._1909_season) |rowspan="2"|Serie A |28||6||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||29||6 |- |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Bologna_F.C._1909_season) |34||10||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||35||10 |- !colspan="2"|Total !62!!16!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!64!!16 |- |[Napoli](/source/S.S.C._Napoli) |[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_S.S.C._Napoli_season) |Serie A |22||3||0||0||2||1||colspan="2"|—||24||4 |- |rowspan="1"|Torino (loan) |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Torino_F.C._season) |rowspan="4"|Serie A |33||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||2 |- |rowspan="4"|Torino |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Torino_F.C._season) |33||1||1||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||3 |- |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Torino_F.C._season) |3||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||1 |- |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Torino_FC_season) |1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !70!!4!!4!!2!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!74!!6 |- |[Salernitana](/source/U.S._Salernitana_1919) (loan) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_U.S._Salernitana_1919_season) |Serie A |15||5||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||15||5 |- |[Hellas Verona](/source/Hellas_Verona_F.C.) (loan) |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Hellas_Verona_F.C._season) |Serie A |24||5||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||24||5 |- |rowspan="3"|[Como](/source/Como_1907) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Como_1907_season) |Serie B |34||8||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||8 |- |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Como_1907_season) |Serie A |9||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||10||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !43!!8!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!44!!8 |- |[Sassuolo](/source/U.S._Sassuolo_Calcio) (loan) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_US_Sassuolo_Calcio_season) |Serie B |6||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||6||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !361!!51!!20!!6!!2!!1!!0!!0!!383!!58 |} {{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}} === International === {{updated|4 June 2018}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !colspan=3|[Italy](/source/Italy_national_football_team) |- !Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |2017||2||0 |- |2018||2||0 |- !Total||4||0 |} == Honours == '''AC Milan''' * [Serie A](/source/Serie_A): [2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Serie_A) '''Sassuolo''' * [Serie B](/source/Serie_B): [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Serie_B){{cite web|title=Sassuolo Calcio wins the Serie B championship|url=https://www.mapei.com/ae/en/news-and-articles/event-detail/2025/05/16/sassuolo-calcio-wins-the-serie-b-championship|website=MAPEI|access-date=15 May 2025}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{BDFutbol|97919}} * [http://aic.football.it/scheda/24226/verdi-simone.htm Simone Verdi] at aic.football.it {{in lang|it}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193751/http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=3562&squadra=1 International caps (part 1)] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20171007070430/http://www.figc.it/nazionali/DettaglioConvocato?codiceConvocato=3665&squadra=1 (part2)] at figc.it {{in lang|it}} {{FC Südtirol squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Verdi, Simone}} Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:People from Broni Category:Italian men's footballers Category:Italy men's youth international footballers Category:Italy men's under-21 international footballers Category:Italy men's international footballers Category:Men's association football forwards Category:Serie A players Category:Serie B players Category:La Liga players Category:AC Milan players Category:Torino FC players Category:SS Juve Stabia players Category:Empoli FC players Category:SD Eibar footballers Category:AC Carpi players Category:Bologna FC 1909 players Category:SSC Napoli players Category:US Salernitana 1919 players Category:Hellas Verona FC players Category:Como 1907 players Category:US Sassuolo Calcio players Category:FC Südtirol players Category:Italian expatriate men's footballers Category:Italian expatriate sportspeople in Spain Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain Category:Footballers from the Province of Pavia Category:21st-century Italian sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Simone Verdi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Verdi) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Verdi?action=history)). 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