Riccardo Pagano

Riccardo Pagano (born 28 November 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bari on loan from Serie A club Roma.

Born in Tivoli, Lazio, Riccardo Pagano joined the AS Roma academy as a 9 years old, from ASD Villanova Calcio, in Guidonia Montecelio.

Soon emerging as a leader with Rome youth teams, wearing the number 10 and the captain armband,he signed a contract with the agency of AS Roma legend Francesco Totti on the summer 2020.

Having established himself as standout with Roma's primavera—a team that won the 2023 Coppa Primavera—, he was first called by José Mourinho in May 2023, appearing on the bench against Fiorentina in Serie A.

He was again included in the professional squad for the pre-season 2023–24, showing his attacking qualities in the summer friendlies.