Riccardo Pagano (born 28 November 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Catanzaro, on loan from Roma.
[1] Born in Tivoli, Lazio, Riccardo Pagano joined the AS Roma academy as a 9 years old, from ASD Villanova Calcio, in Guidonia Montecelio.
[2][3][4][5] Soon emerging as a leader with Rome youth teams, wearing the number 10 and the captain armband,[6][7] he signed a contract with the agency of AS Roma legend Francesco Totti on the summer 2020.
[2][11] He was again included in the professional squad for the pre-season 2023–24, showing his attacking qualities in the summer friendlies.
[3] Pagano has been described as an attacking midfielder with good technique and creativity, able to vary his game and score in front of the goal.