Federico Balzaretti
Born: December 6, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Turin, Italy
Nationality: 
Italian
ItalianPosition: Left-back
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2015 | Roma |
Sports Mole has 50 articles about Federico Balzaretti. Articles 1 to 40:
Federico Balzaretti retires from football, aged 33
Roma defender Federico Balzaretti announces his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a long-term hip injury.
Aug 12, 16:44
Palermo pull off late away win at Roma on final day
Palermo earn a late win away at Roma as Andrea Boletti scores in the 94th minute on the final day of the Serie A season.
May 31, 21:40
Team News: Seydou Doumbia is one of eight Roma changes for Palermo clash
Paulo Dybala is dropped for Palermo, while Roma make eight changes for their final game of the Serie A season.
May 31, 19:30
Federico Balzaretti admits retirement fears
Federico Balzaretti fears that he may be forced to retire after struggling with a pelvis injury.
Sep 2, 21:23
Preview: Roma vs. Sampdoria
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A clash between Roma and Sampdoria.
Feb 14, 15:42
Team News: Stefano Mauri named on the bench for Lazio
Stefano Mauri returns to the Lazio squad for this afternoon's Serie A clash against city rivals Roma.
Feb 9, 13:42
Preview: Lazio vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Rome derby between Lazio and Roma.
Feb 7, 14:27
Preview: Hellas Verona vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Roma.
Jan 24, 15:18
Live Commentary: Juventus 3-0 Roma - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Serie A match between Juventus and Roma at the Juventus Stadium.
Jan 5, 19:15
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Roma on Sunday.
Nov 29, 17:17
Federico Balzaretti keen to remain at Roma
Roma defender Federico Balzaretti dismisses reports that he will move to Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain.
Nov 26, 15:24
Preview: Roma vs. Cagliari
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday evening's Serie A clash between Roma and Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico.
Nov 23, 10:51
Live Commentary: Italy 1-1 Germany - as it happened
Live commentary of Italy's international friendly with Germany at the San Siro.
Nov 15, 18:14
Roma stunned by Sassuolo in stoppage time
Roma pay the price for not pressing home their advantage against Sassuolo as Domenico Berardi's stoppage-time equaliser earns the visitors a 1-1 draw.
Nov 10, 15:59
Half-Time Report: Roma seize control against Sassuolo
Alessandro Longhi's own goal gives Serie A leaders Roma the lead at home to Sassuolo.
Nov 10, 14:50
Live Commentary: Roma 1-0 Chievo - as it happened
Sports Mole's text coverage of Roma's record-breaking 10th win on the spin at home to struggling AC Chievo Verona in Serie A.
Oct 31, 19:15
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain still absent for Napoli
Gonzalo Higuain is only fit enough for a place on the Napoli bench for their top-of-the-table Serie A clash with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Oct 18, 19:36
Live Commentary: Roma 2-0 Napoli - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of Roma's eighth successive Serie A victory, a 2-0 success over previously unbeaten Napoli.
Oct 18, 19:15
Preview: Denmark vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews Friday's Group B World Cup qualifier between Denmark and Italy.
Oct 9, 16:22
Federico Balzaretti: 'Juventus, Napoli still the best teams in Italy'
Roma defender Federico Balzaretti talks down the possibility of winning the Serie A title this season.
Oct 8, 22:52
Roma outclass Inter Milan
Roma maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season by winning 3-0 at Inter Milan.
Oct 5, 21:45
Live Commentary: Roma 5-0 Bologna - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text commentary of Roma's sixth successive win in Serie A - a 5-0 rout of Bologna that saw Gervinho bag a brilliant brace.
Sep 29, 19:15
Francesco Totti: 'Derby win changes our season'
Roma captain Francesco Totti believes that the weekend's derby win over Lazio can provide the catalyst for a successful season for Rudi Garcia's side.
Sep 23, 13:07
Roma boss Rudi Garcia delighted with derby success
Roma coach Rudi Garcia hails his side's 100% start to Serie A following a 2-0 success over Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.
Sep 22, 17:22
Federico Balzaretti strikes as Roma edge Lazio
Roma make it four wins from four matches in Serie A thanks to Federico Balzaretti's volley in a 2-0 success over local rivals Lazio.
Sep 22, 15:56
Report: Tottenham Hotspur unlikely to sign Federico Balzaretti
Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto is reportedly unwilling to join Roma this summer.
Aug 28, 14:24
Report: Tottenham Hotspur, Roma discuss full-back swap deal
Tottenham and Roma are apparently in talks about the possible swap of their left-backs Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Federico-Balzaretti on season-long loans.
Aug 28, 01:32
Team News: Pablo Osvaldo back for Roma
Pablo Osvaldo is back in Roma's starting lineup against Pescara and will have Francesco Totti and Erik Lamela in attack alongside him.
Apr 21, 13:56
Aurelio Andreazzoli pleased with hungry Roma
Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli praises his side's strong desire to win after they edged Torino 2-1 this afternoon.
Apr 14, 17:31
Erik Lamela stunner sends Roma fifth
Roma record a 2-1 win at Torino thanks to a fine effort from distance by Erik Lamela.
Apr 14, 16:14
Roma batter AC Milan
Milan score two late consolation goals to soften the blow after a brutal display from Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Dec 22, 21:37
Roma win six-goal thriller
Francesco Totti scores a first-half brace as Roma defeat Fiorentina 4-2 in the Italian capital.
Dec 8, 21:40
Mattia Destro leads Roma to win in Pescara
Mattia Destro's fifth-minute goal proves to be the difference as Roma defeat Pescara 1-0 away in Serie A.
Nov 25, 15:56
Live Commentary: Roma 2-0 Torino - as it happened
Sports Mole's live commentary of the Serie A clash between Roma and Torino.
Nov 19, 19:18
Team News: Roma vs. Bologna
Roma start with a three-pronged attack for today's home game against Bologna.
Sep 16, 13:34
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi facing spell on sidelines with thigh strain
Daniele De Rossi could be out injured for a few weeks after picking up a thigh strain during Italy's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday.
Sep 9, 20:16
Team News: Four debutants start for Roma
Four new signings make their debut for Roma in their Serie A clash with Catania.
Aug 26, 19:20
Palermo confirm Napoli bid for Federico Balzaretti
Palermo confirm that Napoli have made an offer for defender Federico Balzaretti.
Jul 27, 20:59
Lazio interested in Federico Peluso
Lazio are interested in signing Atalanta full back Federico Peluso.
Jul 21, 11:16
Juventus enter Federico Balzaretti race
Juventus are reportedly the latest club to be linked with a move for Palermo defender Federico Balzaretti.
Jul 4, 12:21
