Nicolo Zaniolo, born on 7 July 1999 (age 26), is an Italian right winger now with Udinese. His career has not been a neat upward line, with loan football and changes of setting doing plenty to shape him as a first-team player rather than leaving him as another well-trailed prospect.
Roma was where he first put down a serious marker. His most productive league season came there in 2019-2020, when he scored 6 goals in 26 appearances. That remains a useful reference point for what he can offer when settled: direct running, goal threat from wide areas, and enough edge to unsettle full-backs without needing the game built entirely around him.
By 2025-2026, Zaniolo was still a regular first-team presence rather than a name drifting on reputation. He made 4 league appearances for Galatasaray before moving into a more substantial role at Udinese, where he played 32 league matches and scored 5 goals.
His current market value is around ยฃ17m, according to Transfermarkt. At this stage, his career is that of an established Serie A-level attacker who has had to keep proving his usefulness across different clubs, with Udinese giving him regular football and a clear role in the side.
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