Alberto Paloschi
An Italian striker whose career was defined by a blistering debut goal and a lasting, loyal connection to a single club.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Italian footballer·Birthday: January 4·Millennials
Biography
Alberto Paloschi burst onto the Serie A scene as a teenager with a storybook moment, scoring for AC Milan just 18 seconds into his debut—a record that announced a bright future. That future, however, would not unfold at the San Siro. Instead, his path led him to Chievo Verona, a club in Verona where he found not just a team, but a home. Over multiple spells, punctuated by journeys to other clubs like Swansea City and Atalanta, Paloschi became the embodiment of Chievo's gritty, resilient spirit. He was not a flashy global star, but a reliable penalty-box presence, a hard-working forward who scored crucial goals and earned the deep affection of the *gialloblu* faithful. His career tells a story of early promise recalibrated into the sustained, valued contribution of a dedicated club man.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alberto was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alberto Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Alberto's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 18 seconds into his Serie A debut for AC Milan in 2008, the fastest goal by a debutant in league history at the time.
- Became Chievo Verona's all-time top scorer in Serie A, a testament to his longevity and consistency at the club.
- Represented Italy at multiple youth levels, including the U-21 team, and earned a senior cap in 2014.
- Helped Chievo achieve several successful mid-table Serie A campaigns, often as their primary offensive threat.
Did You Know?
He scored his historic debut goal with his very first touch in professional football.
He played alongside Mario Balotelli for the Italian U-21 national team.
After Chievo's bankruptcy and disappearance, he played for Serie D side Pro Sesto before retiring.
His goal celebration often involved a heartfelt point to the Chievo badge on his jersey.
“You have to be ready when your one chance comes.”
