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Football Biography

Lorenzo Insigne

“Lorenzo”

Italian flag Italian · Naples, Italy · Born 4 June 1991

Winger / Forward

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Italian forward who captained Napoli to Coppa Italia glory and was instrumental in Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, known for his pace and technical ability.

Lorenzo Insigne was born in Naples, Italy on 4 June 1991. A Neapolitan through and through, he came through Napoli's academy and became one of the club's greatest ever players, making over 400 appearances and scoring 114 goals. His trademark move — cutting inside from the left and curling the ball into the far corner — became known as the 'tiraggiro'. He was captain when Napoli finished runners-up in Serie A and won the Coppa Italia in 2020. He was a key player in Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, scoring a superb goal against Belgium. He earned 53 caps for Italy. He moved to Toronto FC in MLS in 2022.

Famous For

Key player in Italy's Euro 2020 victory

His trademark curling finish from the left wing became so famous in Naples that it was given its own name: the 'tiraggiro.'

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Playing Style

How They Played

Pacey left-footed winger with excellent dribbling and free-kick ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Modern Napoli legend and Euro 2020 hero

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Euro 2020
  • Coppa Italia 2020
Club Career
Club Period Apps Goals Shirt
Napoli2010–2022400122#24
Toronto FC2022–20249257#9
Cavese2009–2010316
Foggia2010–20113319
Pescara2012–2012284
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Career Journey

Timeline

2010 📌 Professional debut with Napoli
2012 🌍 Italy national team debut
2014 🎯 Becomes regular Napoli starter
2015 📌 Named Napoli captain
2019 🎯 Reaches 100 goals for Napoli
2020 🏆 Wins Coppa Italia with Napoli
2021 🏆 Euro 2020 winner with Italy
2022 📌 Transfers to Toronto FC
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Lorenzo Insigne

It's the name given to Insigne's trademark move of cutting inside from the left and curling into the far corner.

Yes, he was born and raised in Naples and came through Napoli's academy — a true local hero.

He scored a superb goal against Belgium in the quarter-final as Italy won the tournament.

He scored 114 goals in over 400 appearances.

Lorenzo Insigne was born on 4 June 1991 in Naples, Italy.