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Simone Pepe

Simone Pepe

NAME:

Simone Pepe

BORN:

30/8/1983 in Albano Laziale, Italy

POSITION:

ST

CLUB:

Udinese

PREVIOUS CLUBS:

Cagliari (loan), Piacenza (loan), Palermo, Teramo (loan), Lecco (loan), Roma

INTERNATIONAL CAPS:

13

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT:

11/10/2008 vs Bulgaria

7 Simone Pepe

Simone Pepe began his career at Roma in 2001 and joined up with Palermo two years later, but spent time on loan at Lecco, Teramo and Piacenza in his time with both clubs.

In 2006 he moved to Udinese and was loaned to Cagliari for a season.

Pepe played for Italy at U17, U19, U20 and U21 levels but was called up to the national side in 2008.

He made his debut in the 2010 World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in October 2008 and renowned for his acceleration and quick feet.


 

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