Davide Mastrantonio (born 16 January 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Monterosi, on loan from Roma.

Club career

Born in Rome, Mastrantonio started playing football at Urbetevere, before joining Roma's youth sector in 2017, aged 13. He subsequently came through the club's youth ranks, winning national titles at under-15 (in 2019) and under-17 levels (in 2020), before reaching the final of the under-19 championship in 2022. After signing his first professional contract with Roma in July 2021, the following year Mastrantonio renewed his deal with the club until 2026.

Davide Mastrantonio

On 13 July 2022, the goalkeeper was sent on a season-long loan to Serie C club Triestina. He then made his professional debut on 3 September, aged 18, as he started the league match against Pordenone, which ended in a 0-2 loss for his side.

Davide Mastrantonio

On 26 July 2023, Mastrantonio joined Serie C club Monterosi on a season-long loan.

Davide Mastrantonio

International career

Mastrantonio has represented Italy at youth international level, having played for the under-18 and under-19 national teams.

He was included in the under-18 squad that took part in the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria, with the Azzurrini eventually winning the silver medal after losing 1–0 against France in the final match.

In June 2023, he was included in the Italian squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Malta, where the Azzurrini eventually won their second continental title.

Style of play

Mastrantonio has been described as a well-rounded goalkeeper with several key attributes, including reflexes, agility, handling and distribution. A vocal and focused leader of the defense, he has shown his ability both as a shot-stopper and a penalty saver.

Due to his characteristics, he has been compared to Wojciech Szczęsny and Manuel Neuer.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Italy U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2023

References

External links

2004 births

Living people

Footballers from Rome

Italian men's footballers

Italy men's youth international footballers

Men's association football goalkeepers

Serie C players

AS Roma players

US Triestina Calcio 1918 players

Monterosi Tuscia FC players

Footballers from Lazio

Mediterranean Games silver medalists for Italy

Mediterranean Games medalists in football