Francesco Pio Esposito

Francesco Pio Esposito (Italian pronunciation: [eˈspɔːzito]; born 28 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan.

Francesco Pio Esposito

Personal information
Full name	Francesco Pio Esposito[1]
Date of birth	(2005-06-28) 28 June 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Castellammare di Stabia, Campania, Italy
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Inter Milan
Number	94
Youth career
2011–2014	Brescia
2014–2023	Inter Milan
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Inter Milan	0	(0)
2023–2025	→ Spezia (loan)	73	(20)
International career‡
2022	Italy U17[2]	4	(1)
2022–2023	Italy U18[3]	5	(1)
2023	Italy U19[4]	8	(2)
2023	Italy U20[5]	6	(1)
2023–	Italy U21[5]	11	(7)
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 08:48, 4 June 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19 November 2024

Club career

Inter Milan

Esposito is a youth player for Inter Milan. He started his career as an attacking midfielder, then becoming a striker. Esposito was a regular for the Under-19 team of Inter, despite being only 17 at the time, also appearing in the 2022–23 UEFA Youth League.^[6][7]

On 9 July 2023, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2027.^[8][9]

Loan to Spezia

On 1 August 2023, he joined Serie B club Spezia on loan.^[10] Esposito made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia against Venezia.^[11]

On 19 July 2024, Spezia announced the extension of Esposito's loan from Inter for one more year.^[12]

Return to Inter

On 11 April 2025, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2030.^[13] Following the appointment of new manager Cristian Chivu, he was named as part of the Inter Milan squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.^[14] On 21 June, he made his debut as a substitute, replacing his brother Sebastiano Esposito, in a 2–1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds.^[15] On 26 June, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over River Plate.^[16]

International career

Esposito is a regular player in Italy's youth teams.

Between May and June 2023, he took part in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Italy ended as runners-up, and scored one goal during the tournament and playing also the final.^[17] Just a month later, in July, he was part of the Italy squad that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring one goal as well.^[18]

On 8 September 2023, he made his debut with the Italy U21, in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 qualifying match against Latvia. On 5 September 2024, he scored four goals in the qualifying match won 7–0 against San Marino.^[19]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 June 2025^[20]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Coppa Italia		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Spezia (loan)	2023–24	Serie B	38	3	1	0	—		—		39	3
	2024–25		35	17	1	0	—		4[a]	2	40	19
	Total		73	20	2	0	—		4	2	79	22
Inter Milan	2024–25	—	—		—		—		2[b]	1	2	1
Career total			73	20	2	0	0	0	6	3	81	23

1. Appearances in Serie B promotion play-offs
2. Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup

Personal life

He is the younger brother of midfielder Salvatore and striker Sebastiano Esposito.^[17]

Honours

Italy U20

• FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2023

Italy U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2023

Individual

• Serie B Footballer of the Year: 2023–24^[21]