Giacomo Raspadori
A versatile and sharp forward whose clever movement and clinical finishing have made him a crucial piece for club and country.
Born 2000 (age 26)·Italian footballer·Birthday: February 18·Generation Z
Biography
Giacomo Raspadori scored a vital semi-final goal against Spain in the 2021 UEFA Nations League, securing his role for the Italian national team. Born in Bentivoglio, he rose through the youth ranks of Sassuolo and made his senior debut as a teenager. Despite his slight frame, he distinguished himself with spatial awareness, a deft first touch, and the ability to drop deep to link play. He moved to Napoli and added a Serie A title to his resume, often serving as a decisive option off the bench.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Giacomo was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Giacomo Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Giacomo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
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
2005Started school
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
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the winning goal for Italy against Spain in the 2021 UEFA Nations League semi-final.
- Won the Serie A title with Napoli in the 2022-23 season.
- Became a full Italian international after progressing through all the national youth teams.
Did You Know?
He is a lifelong fan of Sassuolo, the club where he was developed and first played professionally.
Raspadori stands at 1.72 meters (about 5'8"), which is considered relatively short for a modern striker.
He made his Serie A debut at the age of 19, coming on as a substitute against Juventus.
“I'm not the strongest or tallest, so I must be smarter and quicker.”
