Riccardo Calafiori

Born: May 19, 2002

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)

Hometown: Rome, Italy
Nationality: Italy Italian

Position: Defender
Riccardo Calafiori
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Career History
Senior2020-2022Roma
→ 2022Genoa (loan)
2022-2023Basel
2023-2024Bologna
2024-Arsenal
Sports Mole has 638 articles about Riccardo Calafiori. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz pictured on February 21, 2024
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta faces tough decisions as crisis deepens
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a tactical headache with key players sidelined due to injuries sustained in crucial matches.
00:09
 Ray Parlour/Arsenal defence composite
Arsenal defence "right up there" with best ever as two Gunners legends endorse Mikel Arteta's backline
Two legendary Arsenal defenders give the current Gunners backline their seal of approval as Mikel Arteta's men celebrate their latest clean sheet, Ray Parlour exclusively reveals to Sports Mole.
Dec 21, 14:24
 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates on November 8, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
Dec 18, 11:32
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus celebrate
Preview:Everton vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 11:15
 Arsenal's Ben White pictured on October 1, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta reveals Ben White "bad news" after defender limps off in Arsenal's dramatic win over Wolves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provides an update on Ben White's injury following Saturday's dramatic 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 14, 09:26
 Arsenal's Ben White pictured on December 10, 2025
Arsenal games Ben White could miss as Mikel Arteta suffers new injury worry in Wolves clash
Sports Mole looks at the Arsenal games Ben White could miss as the defender comes off injured in Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 13, 20:51
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 18, 2025
Team News: Arsenal vs. Wolves injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 12, 20:00
 Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli celebrate for Arsenal on December 10, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 11, 10:47
 Mikel Arteta/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal duo must not start Club Brugge Champions League clash after Mikel Arteta's double training blow
Two Arsenal players should be nowhere near the team sheet when the Gunners take on Club Brugge in Wednesday's Champions League clash, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 15:28
 Declan Rice/Riccardo Calafiori/William Saliba composite
Arsenal handed double injury scare before Club Brugge clash as William Saliba training update revealed
Arsenal are dealt a new double fitness scare ahead of Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Club Brugge, but Mikel Arteta also receives one boost.
Dec 9, 13:31
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri pictured on September 13, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Club Brugge: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Nwaneri, Gyokeres start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Dec 8, 11:21
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 17, 2025
Preview:Club Brugge vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Club Brugge and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 11:12
 Arsenal's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on August 9, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Club Brugge: Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Dec 7, 08:37
 Leandro Trossard/Nicklas Bendtner/Cesc Fabregas composite
Leandro Trossard joins exclusive Arsenal club as Mikel Arteta explains late sub in Aston Villa loss
Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard becomes the third member of an exclusive Gunners club during Saturday's excruciating 2-1 Premier League loss to Aston Villa.
Dec 6, 15:17
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori suspension blow could be blessing in disguise as worrying injury footage emerges
Arsenal suffer a disciplinary blow which could yet prove to be a blessing in disguise during Saturday's gut-wrenching 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa.
Dec 6, 14:58
 Cristhian Mosquera of Arsenal leaves the field with injury and is substituted by Jurrien Timber
Cristhian Mosquera injury: Arsenal 'learn' the extent of centre-back's ankle problem
Arsenal face a potential defensive nightmare as Cristhian Mosquera's injury raises concerns about squad depth.
Dec 5, 17:59
 Declan Rice of Arsenal after his side's game against Brentford, on December 3, 2025
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera injury update from Mikel Arteta ahead of Aston Villa game
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers an update on the injuries to Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera, who were both taken off against Brentford on Wednesday.
Dec 3, 22:44
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on August 9, 2025
Arsenal receive late quadruple injury boost before Tottenham clash as Martin Odegaard gives update
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard delivers a late injury update ahead of Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, which the Gunners could receive a quadruple boost for.
Nov 23, 11:22
 England's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured in June 2025
Arsenal transfer stance on Myles Lewis-Skelly 'revealed' amid exit links
Arsenal are reportedly not looking to offload Myles Lewis-Skelly in the January transfer window despite exit links.
Nov 21, 19:46
 Arsenal players celebrate Martin Zubimendi's goal against Nottingham Forest on September 13, 2025
Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Mikel Arteta's game plan hinges on key 26-year-old amid Gabriel, Viktor Gyokeres injuries
Arsenal could be without Riccardo Calafiori, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Magalhaes for Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur. But another man is key to their hopes of extending their streak of dominance in this fixture.
Nov 21, 17:50
 Arsenal's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on August 9, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for North London derby as Mosquera, Hincaipe both start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 21, 16:36
 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates on November 8, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 16:00
 Riccardo Calafiori/Viktor Gyokeres/Gabriel Magalhaes composite
Arsenal injury latest: Mikel Arteta delivers Gabriel update before Spurs as Odegaard, Gyokeres question answered
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals that Gabriel Magalhaes will be sidelined for "weeks" with the muscular injury he sustained while representing Brazil during the international break, but he is coy about other players' availabilities.
Nov 21, 14:25
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on September 16, 2025
Gabriel Magalhaes injury: Bacary Sagna comments on Arsenal's approach without star centre-back
Former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna expresses confidence in Mikel Arteta’s ability to adapt to Gabriel’s injury woes ahead of North London derby.
Nov 21, 01:22
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on August 31, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta receives positive update on defender as 'return date' revealed ahead of North London derby
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly receives a positive update regarding the fitness of one of his defenders ahead of the team's clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 16, 18:28
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal discover Gabriel Magalhaes injury diagnosis as Brazil release medical update
Arsenal learn the diagnosis of Gabriel Magalhaes's recent injury, with the Brazil national team releasing a statement on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 16, 14:28
 Gabriel Magalhaes goes off injured for Brazil at the Emirates against Senegal, on November 15, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Gabriel Magalhaes update as defender limps off for Brazil ahead of Tottenham Hotspur game
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be sweating on the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes, who may be set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury for Brazil on Saturday.
Nov 15, 19:53
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on September 13, 2025
Arsenal receive new Riccardo Calafiori injury update as Italy manager reveals match availability
Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori pulls out of the Italy squad with a hip injury, and the Gunners' belief over the severity of his issue is also revealed.
Nov 15, 14:16
 England's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured in June 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer stance 'revealed' amid Arsenal exit links
Myles Lewis-Skelly reportedly relishes the opportunity at Arsenal despite a lack of regular game time this season, which saw him being dropped from the England squad.
Nov 13, 19:24
 Italy's Riccardo Calafiori on October 14, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Riccardo Calafiori boost confirmed ahead of Tottenham clash
Arsenal receive a positive update on the fitness of Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur later this month.
Nov 13, 15:50
 Thomas Tuchel/Myles Lewis-Skelly exclusive composite
Myles Lewis-Skelly World Cup verdict delivered as Thomas Tuchel "hurts" England by snubbing Arsenal defender
England manager Thomas Tuchel has "hurt" the Three Lions by not selecting Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly for November's World Cup 2026 qualifiers with Serbia and Albania, expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 13, 10:22
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal during his side's clash against Newcastle United, on September 28, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Four Premier League clubs 'on alert' for star as player struggles for minutes under Mikel Arteta
A number of Premier League clubs are reportedly on high alert for an Arsenal star as they have found game time under Mikel Arteta limited this season.
Nov 12, 17:35
 Mateo Retegui of Italy, October 2024
Most expensive Italian players in history: Who sits at the top of the list?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive Italian players of all time.
Nov 12, 16:28
 England's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured in June 2025
Thomas Tuchel tells Myles Lewis-Skelly what he needs to do to earn World Cup spot
England national team boss Thomas Tuchel makes it clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly needs to play regularly for Arsenal if he wants to be in the World Cup squad.
Nov 11, 18:52
 Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on October 21, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League match as Saliba, Martinelli decisions made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley.
Oct 30, 10:00
 Declan Rice/Gabriel Martinelli/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal injury news: Charles Watts reveals "biggest concern" after Palace win amid Martinelli, Rice worry
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts reveals the Gunners' "biggest" injury concern to Sports Mole after Mikel Arteta suffered a quartet of new worries against Crystal Palace.
Oct 28, 10:55
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on September 28, 2025
Team News: Arsenal vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup fourth-round clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Oct 27, 09:47
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 18, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brighton: Rice, Saliba, Martinelli, Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup fourth-round clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Oct 27, 08:08
 Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal FC, grimaces with his arms behind his head as his team almost score on October 18, 2025
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta injury update on William Saliba, Declan Rice and more as team ahead in title race
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, but fans will hope that Mikel Arteta provides a positive update on the injury status of four key stars.
Oct 26, 17:36
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on August 23, 2025
Arsenal handed late Gabriel injury boost for Crystal Palace clash as pre-game video released
Arsenal receive a late Gabriel Magalhaes injury boost ahead of their Premier League battle with London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 26, 10:24
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