Marco D'Alessandro (born 17 February 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie B club Catanzaro.

Club career

Roma and loans

D'Alessandro moved his first footsteps into Lazio youth system. In 2005, he joined Roma youth teams. On 21 March 2009 he made his senior debut in Serie A as an injury time substitute against Juventus, which Roma lost 4–1.

In July 2009, he was sent to Serie B side Grosseto on a season-long loan to gain first-team experience. Grosseto also had option to co-own the player for €200,000. In June 2010 Roma activated the counter-option to pay Grosseto €350,000.

In July 2010, he was sent to Serie A side Bari in temporary deal for €300,000, with option to co-own the player for €1.5 million. Then in January 2011 he was sent to Serie B side Livorno.

In August 2011, he was sent to Serie B club Verona, with option to sign him for undisclosed fee. On 10 January 2012 he scored a goal against Lazio in Italian Cup. In June 2012 Roma activated the counter-option again, for €100,000.

In 2012, he left for Serie B club Cesena in temporary deal with option to co-own the player for €700,000. The loan was extended on 8 July 2013. Cesena also had option to sign him in co-ownership for €800,000. In June 2014 Roma activated the counter-option again for €500,000.

Atalanta and loans

On 4 July 2014, fellow Serie A club Atalanta signed D'Alessandro outright from Roma for €2 million.

On 18 July 2017, he moved to Serie A club Benevento, on a one-season loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent.

On 17 August 2018, D'Alessandro joined to Serie A side Udinese on a season-long loan, in a deal that saw Ali Adnan moving to Atalanta in exchange.

SPAL

On 10 July 2019, D'Alessandro joined SPAL on loan with an obligation to buy.

Monza

On 27 January 2021, D'Alessandro signed with Serie B club Monza on a two-and-a-half-year contract. He made his debut on 6 February, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Empoli. On 9 February, D'Alessandro scored a goal and made an assist as a substitute, helping Monza win 2–1 away to Vicenza. On 23 October, D'Alessandro scored from a last-minute counter attack against Cittadella; Monza won 1–0.

Loan to Pisa

On 7 August 2023, D'Alessandro was loaned out to Pisa in the Serie B for one year, with an option for purchase.

Catanzaro

On 30 August 2024, D'Alessandro signed a two-year contract with Catanzaro in Serie B.

International career

D'Alessandro was in the Italy U-19 team that took part at the 2010 Euro U-19 Championship. He was sent off in the first match. On 17 November 2010, he made his debut with the Italy U-21 team in a friendly match against Turkey.

Personal life

D'Alessandro and his wife Corinne have two children.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 January 2023

ClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Roma2008–09Serie A3030
Grosseto (loan)2009–10Serie B29110301
Bari (loan)2010–11Serie A11021131
Livorno (loan)2010–11Serie B130130
Verona (loan)2011–12Serie B2712210303
Cesena (loan)2012–13Serie B32221343
2013–14Serie B3932030443
Total715410030786
Atalanta2014–15Serie A25020270
2015–16Serie A23320253
2016–17Serie A24130271
2018–19Serie A00001010
Total724701000804
Benevento (loan)2017–18Serie A16110171
Udinese (loan)2018–19Serie A24000240
SPAL (loan)2019–20Serie A15210162
SPAL2020–21Serie B12110131
Total273200000293
Monza2020–21Serie B16120181
2021–22Serie B3121041363
2022–23Serie A8030110
Total553400061654
Career total348182341010138223

External links

  • at AC Monza (in Italian)
  • at Soccerway
  • at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)