Niccolò Pisilli

Niccolò Pisilli (born 23 September 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Roma and the Italy national team.

Niccolò Pisilli

Personal information
Date of birth	(2004-09-23) 23 September 2004 (age 20)[1]
Place of birth	Rome, Italy[2]
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Roma
Number	61
Youth career
2011–2012	ASD Helios
2012–2024	Roma
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Roma	30	(2)
International career‡
2021	Italy U18	5	(0)
2022–2023	Italy U19	10	(3)
2023–2024	Italy U20	8	(0)
2024–	Italy U21	13	(1)
2024–	Italy	1	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Italy FIFA U-20 World Cup Runner-up 2023 Argentina UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner 2023 Malta
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 22 June 2025

Club career

Pisilli began playing football with a local club Helios, before moving to Roma at the age of eight and working his way up their youth categories.^[3][4] In November 2022, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2026.^[5]

Having originally been assigned to their 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.^[6] In April of the same year, he was part of Roma's under-19 squad that won the Coppa Italia Primavera.^[7][8]

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 group stage match against 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.^[9][10]

On 23 February 2025, Pisilli extended his contract with Roma until June 2029.^[11]

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 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina,^[12] where the Azzurrini finished runners-up after losing to Uruguay in the final match.^[13][14] The same year in June, Pisilli was included in the Italian squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Malta,^[15] where the Azzurrini eventually won their second continental title.^[16][17] On 10 October 2024, Pisilli debuted for the Italian senior squad in a 2–2 draw against Belgium.^[18]

Style of play

Pisilli is a complete midfielder who can contribute offensively with goals and assists, and also in the defensive phase. A constant presence in Roma's youth sides, he is able to withstand blows on the pitch and has uncommon tactical intelligence that helps him break down plays. His speed of thought helps him with interceptions and recoveries.^[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 May 2025^[19][20]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Coppa Italia		Europe		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Roma	2022–23	Serie A	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2023–24	Serie A	1	0	0	0	1[a]	1	2	1
	2024–25	Serie A	28	2	2	0	11[a]	1	41	3
Career total			30	2	2	0	12	2	44	4

1. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

International

As of match played 10 October 2024^[21]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Italy	2024	1	0
Total		1	0

Honours

Italy U20

• FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2023^[13][14]

Italy U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2023^[16][17]