Davide Lanzafame
A journeyman striker whose career, spanning over a dozen clubs, embodies the unpredictable and global nature of modern football.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Italian footballer·Birthday: February 9·Millennials
Biography
Davide Lanzafame's story is not one of a single-club legend, but of a footballing nomad whose talent took him on a tour of Italy, Asia, and Eastern Europe. A product of Juventus's youth academy, the pacy winger-turned-striker carried the weight of great expectation, having been part of Italy's 2008 European Under-21 Championship-winning squad. His club career, however, became a relentless shuffle. From loan spells at Palermo and Parma to permanent moves, Lanzafame became synonymous with the summer transfer, playing for clubs including Catania, Bologna, and Hungarian side Honvéd. His most prolific spell came unexpectedly in the Hungarian NB I, where his goal-scoring prowess reminded observers of the sharpness that once made him a hot prospect. Lanzafame's path reflects the reality for many professionals: a life of adapting to new cities, new leagues, and constant pressure to prove oneself, crafting a legacy defined by resilience and adaptability rather than a single iconic home.
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.
Davide was born in 1987, 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 Davide Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Davide's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
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
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
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
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Italy in 2008.
- Finished as the top scorer of the Hungarian NB I league in the 2017-18 season with 18 goals for Budapest Honvéd.
- Won the Hungarian Cup with Budapest Honvéd in 2020.
- Made his Serie A debut with Juventus in 2007.
Did You Know?
He is a dual citizen of Italy and Argentina, as he was born in Buenos Aires before moving to Italy as a child.
Over his career, he has been transferred or loaned more than 15 times.
He scored on his Serie A debut for Juventus in a match against Livorno.
Lanzafame played alongside famous Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero during his time at Juventus.
“I've worn many jerseys, but my hunger for goals never changes.”
