Lorenzo Mezzotero scores first goal for Sampdoria senior team

Sampdoria and Azerbaijan U-21 forward Lorenzo Mezzotero scored in the team’s home match against Virtus Entella in the 10th round of Italy’s Serie B. It was the 18-year-old’s first goal for Sampdoria’s senior team and his first in Serie B.

Mezzotero started the match, played on October 31 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, on the bench. He came on in the 17th minute for injured Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren.

The hosts took the lead in the 23rd minute through an own goal by Virtus Entella defender Andrea Tiritiello. Mezzotero added to Sampdoria’s advantage in the 42nd minute after a pass from Slovenian Tjas Begic. Sampdoria won 2-0.

Mezzotero’s career

The forward was born on August 16, 2008, in Monza, Italy, and spent part of his childhood in Azerbaijan. He trained at the football academies of Qarabag and Neftchi.

Mezzotero currently plays for Azerbaijan’s U-21 national team. He previously drew attention for his scoring performances in Sampdoria’s youth team. The win ended Sampdoria’s run of poor results.