Riccardo Orsolini, the robust Italian forward donning the number 7 jersey, was born on 24 January 1997, making him 28 years old. Proudly serving as a right winger primarily for Bologna, Orsolini boasts a substantial frame of 6ft (1.83m) in height and 11st 6lb (73kg) in weight. It's no wonder he's a force to reckon with on the football field. Adding another feather to his cap, Orsolini has also earned his spot in the Italy national team, excelling amongst his fellow countrymen.
Orsolini's expertise doesn't fall unnoticed, with his current market value hovering around a respectable £20.5m, as noted by Transfermarkt.
When we peer back to his early days in 2015-2016 with Ascoli, Orsolini clocked nine appearances in the first team. Building momentum in the following 2016-2017 season, he made 41 appearances and netted eight goals, marking his presence prominently. He spent a brief stint at Atalanta for the 2017-2018 season, partaking in eight matches in the frontline.
Leaving his mark at Bologna since his arrival in the latter part of the 2017-2018 season, Orsolini garnered eight appearances. This was just the beginning of a series of prolific seasons for the shining Italian star. He improved each passing season, tallying 35 appearances and eight goals in 2018-2019, 37 appearances and eight goals in 2019-2020, and 34 appearances with seven goals in 2020-2021. Despite the unpredictable landscape of football, Orsolini's performance remained consistent.
The winger continued contributing in-full on the pitch for Bologna, with 29 appearances and six goals in 2021-2022, 32 appearances with 11 goals in 2022-2023, 33 appearances with ten goals in 2023-2024, and notably, 30 appearances with a powerful tally of 15 goals in 2024-2025. In the current season of 2025-2026, Orsolini has braved the field twice, already managing one goal to his name.
Throughout his career, Orsolini has also left his impressions on international stages, performing as a substitute for Italy in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026, in two instances, and the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 with three appearances. Indeed, Riccardo Orsolini is a name that carries weight in both domestic and international football realms.
