Nicola Sansone

• Full name: Nicola Mario Sansone
• Date of birth: April 10, 1991
• Place of birth: Munich, Germany
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Forward / Winger

Villarreal CF (Spain)

• Period at club: 2013–2016
• Appearances (La Liga): 71
• Goals (La Liga): 14
• Notes: Sansone joined Villarreal from Parma (after a loan at Crotone and regular time at Parma) and was used primarily as a right-sided forward/winger. He contributed both goals and assists and featured in domestic league and cup competitions during his time at the club.

International career

• Italy national team: Sansone made his senior debut for Italy in 2014 and earned a handful of caps, scoring for the national team during his appearances.

Career after Villarreal

• After leaving Villarreal in 2016 he moved to other clubs in Serie A, including a notable spell with Bologna and later with Lecce and other Italian teams.

Playing style

• Quick, direct winger/forward known for dribbling, pace and ability to cut inside to shoot. Comfortable on either flank but often deployed on the right to move inside onto his stronger foot.

Quick stats summary (approx.)

• Senior club appearances: 300+ (across all clubs, competitions)
• Senior club goals: 60+ (across all clubs, competitions)