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Lorenzo Insigne

Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian professional footballer born on 4 June 1991.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian professional footballer born on 4 June 1991. He is best known for his long spell with Napoli and later played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. As of the latest source material, his current club is listed as UC Sampdoria in some sources, while others still show Toronto FC under contract.

Career

Insigne began his professional career with Napoli and made his Serie A debut in 2010. He spent most of his career at Napoli before joining Toronto FC on a free transfer in 2022 on a four-year designated-player contract. Source material also lists Sampdoria as his current club, so his most recent club affiliation should be checked against the latest roster updates.

Playing style

Insigne is described as a creative, versatile attacker with strong technical ability, speed, and free-kick quality. His small stature (1.63 m) is frequently noted as part of his distinctive profile.

International career

Insigne has represented Italy at senior level and was part of the national team that won UEFA Euro 2020. He has also been cited in World Cup and European Championship squad contexts.

Career statistics

Sources list different goal totals depending on the competition and date of update. Reported figures include 96 league goals for Napoli and either 15 or 19 goals for Toronto FC, depending on the source.

Key facts

  • Insigne began his professional career with Napoli and made his Serie A debut in 2010.
  • He joined Toronto FC on a free transfer in 2022 on a four-year designated-player contract.
  • Some current sources list him as playing for Sampdoria in Serie B, indicating his club status has changed in recent source material.
  • He is known for creativity, speed, technical skill, and free-kick accuracy.
  • He is an Italy international and was part of the UEFA Euro 2020–winning squad.
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Canadian context

He is directly relevant to Canadian readers because he played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, one of Canada’s three Major League Soccer clubs.[1][15]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lorenzo Insigne?
Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian professional footballer known for playing as a winger, forward, or attacking midfielder. He spent most of his career at Napoli and later played for Toronto FC.
How old is Lorenzo Insigne?
He was born on 4 June 1991, which makes him 35 years old as of July 2026.
What team does Lorenzo Insigne play for?
Recent sources conflict: some list him with UC Sampdoria, while others still list Toronto FC or Toronto contract details. The most reliable answer from the provided sources is that his current club status should be verified against the latest roster listing.
How much does Lorenzo Insigne earn?
One source reported a Toronto FC annual salary of $15 million when he signed in 2022. No later salary figure is confirmed in the provided sources.
Is Lorenzo Insigne injured?
No injury status is provided in the supplied sources, so this cannot be confirmed from the available material.
How many goals has Lorenzo Insigne scored?
The sources do not give one single up-to-date total. One source lists 96 league goals for Napoli and 15 for Toronto FC, while another says he scored 19 goals in 76 Toronto FC appearances.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Insigne
    Supports: Birth date, Italian nationality, Napoli career, Toronto FC move, reported salary, playing position, and overall biography.
  2. Toronto FC — https://www.torontofc.ca/players/lorenzo-insigne/
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, height, position, footedness, and roster designation.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/lorenzo-insigne/profil/spieler/133964
    Supports: Age, current club listing, contract expiry, height, position, and transfer history.
  4. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Insigne
    Supports: Current club listing as UC Sampdoria.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/139028/lorenzo-insigne
    Supports: Birthdate and general player profile.
  6. SoccerWiki — https://www.soccerwiki.org/player.php?pid=44771
    Supports: Age, club listing, position, and profile details.
  7. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Insigne
    Supports: Club goal totals and Toronto FC appearance/goal figures.
  8. Wikipedia — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Insigne
    Supports: Toronto FC as current club in a Canadian-focused source.