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Ciro Immobile

Ciro Immobile is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ciro Immobile is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Paris FC. He is best known for his long spell at Lazio, where he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and won domestic silverware, and for winning the UEFA Euro 2020 title with Italy.

Club career

Immobile began his senior career in Italy and later played for clubs including Juventus, Genoa, Torino, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, Lazio, Beşiktaş, Bologna, and Paris FC. His most successful spell came at Lazio, where he spent eight seasons from 2016 to 2024, setting club scoring records and winning the Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.

International career

Immobile represented Italy from 2014 to 2023. He was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2020, adding a major international honour to his club achievements.

Records and recognition

At Lazio, Immobile became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. He also ranks among the highest scorers in Serie A history and won the European Golden Shoe after the 2019–20 season.

Playing style

Immobile is a centre-forward known for goal scoring, movement in the penalty area, and finishing. He has been used primarily as a traditional striker throughout his career.

Key facts

  • Born in Torre Annunziata, Italy, on 20 February 1990.
  • Plays as a striker and is right-footed.
  • Spent eight seasons at Lazio from 2016 to 2024 and became the club’s record goalscorer.
  • Won the Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Italiana titles with Lazio.
  • Won UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ciro Immobile?
Ciro Immobile is an Italian professional football striker best known for his prolific scoring record at Lazio and his role in Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020 victory.
What position does Ciro Immobile play?
He plays as a striker, usually as a centre-forward.
Which club is Ciro Immobile most associated with?
He is most strongly associated with Lazio, where he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Has Ciro Immobile played for Italy?
Yes. He represented Italy from 2014 to 2023 and was part of the squad that won Euro 2020.
What is one of Immobile’s major club honours?
With Lazio, he won the Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.
Why is Ciro Immobile notable in Serie A?
He is among the top scorers in Serie A history and won multiple Serie A scoring titles.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciro_Immobile
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Lazio scoring record, Serie A scoring rank, club honours
  2. Wikipedia (German)https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciro_Immobile
    Supports: Current club listed as Paris FC, Italy international career, birth date, Lazio record goalscorer
  3. SofaScorehttps://www.sofascore.com/football/player/ciro-immobile/45923
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, height, preferred foot, current club
  4. FotMobhttps://www.fotmob.com/players/161660/ciro-immobile
    Supports: Position, current club, contract end, career clubs, titles