Riccardo Saponara

• Full name: Riccardo Saponara
• Date of birth: 12 December 1991
• Place of birth: Forlì, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights (selected)

• Empoli – Youth product and multiple spells with the senior team. Broke into professional football at Empoli, featuring in Serie B and later in Serie A after Empoli's promotion. Known for playmaking skills, dribbling and set-piece ability.
• Milan – Transferred to AC Milan (2013), where he had limited playing time and went on loan to other clubs.
• Fiorentina – Joined Fiorentina (initially on loan, later permanent), where he enjoyed productive spells, contributing with goals and assists in Serie A and cup competitions.
• Other loans/teams – Included spells on loan at clubs such as Genoa and Sampdoria (depending on season and club arrangements).

Playing style

• Creative playmaker with strong vision and passing range.
• Effective in tight spaces, capable of unlocking defenses with through balls and dribbles.
• Often deployed as an attacking midfielder behind the striker, but can play wide on the left or right.
• Contributes with set-pieces (free kicks and corners) and long-range shooting.

Notable facts

• Developed through Empoli's youth academy and is often associated with the club for his formative and breakthrough years.
• Has represented Italy at youth international levels and received senior national team call-ups (caps may vary by date).
• Career has included moves between Serie A and Serie B clubs, with periods of significant creative output when fully fit.

Statistics note

Appearances, goals and assists vary by season and competition. For the most current season-by-season stats, transfer history and latest club status, consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club site, as transfers and statistics may have changed since this summary.