Francesco Pio Esposito Makes History in Serie B: First U20 to Score 15 Goals Since 1996
After a four-game drought, Francesco Pio Esposito, the young striker from Spezia, scored his 15th goal of the 2024/25 Serie B season, breaking a record that had stood since 1996
. In a league where experience is often the norm, Esposito has shown exceptional talent and consistency to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Breaking down barriers
Esposito’s achievement is not only commendable but also historically significant:
- Only the third U20 player in Serie B history to score 15 goals in a single season.
- The first to do so since the 1995/96 season.
- Only the second U20 player to achieve this feat in the last 30 seasons, following Cristiano Lucarelli in 1997/98.
Outscoring Serie B legends
Esposito has outperformed Serie B legends such as Filippo Inzaghi and Christian Vieri, who both scored 13 goals in the same season (1993/94). The last Inter-owned player to score double-digit goals in Serie B was Christian Kouamé, in 2017/18 with Cittadella.
The next milestone: 20 goals
The 20-goal mark in Serie B has been reached only three times in history, most recently by Paolo Rossi in 1976/77. Esposito’s next challenge is to join this elite group of goal scorers.
Did you know?
Esposito is still the joint-top scorer in Serie B this season, level with Luca Zilli (Hellas Verona). Both forwards have scored 15 goals each.
What’s next for Esposito?
The future is bright for this talented young striker. With his remarkable achievements already etched in Serie B history, Esposito’s next challenge will be to maintain his diving form and maybe, just maybe, propel Spezia towards Serie A promotion.
Andrea Rossi, 247Sports News
FAQs
- Q: How old is Francesco Pio Esposito?
- A: Esposito is 19 years old.
- Q: Which team does Esposito play for?
- A: Esposito plays for Spezia Calcio.
- Q: How many goals has Esposito scored in total?
- A: Esposito has scored 15 goals in Serie B this season.
Ready to take on the world of professional football, Esposito’s journey has only just begun. Keep an eye on this young talent, as he continues to make history in Serie B and beyond.
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