Roberto Soriano

• Full name: Roberto Soriano
• Date of birth: February 8, 1991
• Place of birth: Darmstadt, Germany
• Nationality: Italian (also eligible for Germany)
• Position: Central / Attacking Midfielder
• Current club (as of 2024): Bologna FC 1909
• Squad number: 10 (subject to change by season)

Career overview

• Developed in the youth system of Eintracht Frankfurt and later Sampdoria.
• Made his senior breakthrough with Sampdoria, establishing himself as a technically gifted midfielder with good passing range and set-piece ability.
• Had a loan spell at Empoli early in his career to gain first-team experience.
• Joined Villarreal CF in LaLiga in 2016 but returned to Italy on loan with Milan (AC Milan) and later with Bologna, before signing permanently for Bologna.
• At Bologna he became an important creative presence in midfield, contributing assists, goals, and leadership.

International career

• Represented Italy at youth levels and received senior call-ups.
• Made appearances for the Italian national team, scoring on his senior debut in 2014 during a friendly against Albania.

Playing style

• Comfortable on the ball with strong passing and vision.
• Can play as a deep-lying playmaker, box-to-box midfielder, or in a more advanced attacking midfield role.
• Known for set-piece delivery and occasional long-range shooting.

Notable facts

• Born in Germany to Italian parents and chose to represent Italy internationally.
• Wore the number 10 shirt for Bologna, reflecting his creative role.

Statistics (summary — approximate and subject to change with ongoing seasons)

• Club appearances: 300+ (across Sampdoria, Empoli, Villarreal, AC Milan, Bologna)
• Club goals: 30–40+
• Italy caps: several (including at least one goal on debut)

Sources and updates

Information summarized from club records and match reports. Squad numbers, appearance totals and club status can change each season, so consult official Bologna FC communications or major football databases for the latest details.