Name: Stefano Sensi

Nationality: Italy

Position: Central / Attacking Midfielder (also plays as Mezzala/Regista in a deeper role)

Date of Birth: 5 August 1995

Place of Birth: Urbino, Italy

Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)

Preferred Foot: Right

Club (notably): U.S. Sassuolo Calcio

Career overview:

• Youth career at Urbania and Cesena.
• Made professional breakthrough with Cesena, then had loan spells including San Marino and a permanent move to Cesena’s senior side.
• Signed by Sassuolo in 2016, where he developed into a technically gifted playmaker known for vision, short passing, dribbling in tight spaces and set-piece delivery.
• His strong form at Sassuolo earned him a move to Inter Milan (initially on loan, then permanent). He later returned to Sassuolo on loan at times and had further moves including Monza and Sampdoria (subject to transfers and loans across seasons).

Playing style and strengths:

• Excellent close control and quick combination play in tight midfield areas.
• Creative passer with good vision for through balls and final third delivery.
• Set-piece capable (free-kicks and corners).
• Good tactical intelligence and ability to play both as an advanced playmaker and deeper in a controlling role.
• Noted for an injury-prone period that limited continuity at times during his career.

International career:

• Represented Italy at youth levels.
• Made senior Italy debut in 2018; included in squads during the 2018–2019 period and called up for Nations League and qualifying squads when fit.

Notable facts:

• Gained wider recognition at Sassuolo for his performances in Serie A which led to national team selection and interest from top Italian clubs.
• Known as an intelligent, technical midfielder suited to possession-based systems and quick one-two passing sequences.

Current status: Stefano Sensi’s club affiliation and match availability can change with transfers, loans and injuries. For the most up-to-date squad listing and appearances, consult the latest club roster and competition records for the ongoing season.