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Alessio Cerci (born 23 July 1987) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a winger, beginning his career at Roma where he made his Serie A debut at just 16 in 2004. After early loan spells at Brescia, Pisa, and Atalanta—where injuries hampered his progress—he had stints at Fiorentina and Torino, enjoying his most consistent period before being sold to Atlético Madrid in 2014. His time abroad was brief, leading to returns to Italy with AC Milan and Genoa. Internationally, Cerci made his senior Italy debut in March 2013 against Brazil, securing a bronze medal at the Confederations Cup that year and earning a spot in the squad for the 2014 World Cup. Known for his dribbling and pace, his career was frequently disrupted by knee injuries, yet he left a legacy as a talented but intermittent performer.