Ernesto Torregrossa

Ernesto Torregrossa Rezzonico (born 28 June 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in Italy, he plays for the Venezuela national team.

Early life Torregrossa was born to Venezuelan former footballer Lirio Torregrossa and Argentine former volleyball player Karina Rezzonico, both of them being of Italian descent.

Club career On 12 January 2021, Torregrossa joined Serie A club Sampdoria. Initially, the transfer was a loan, at the end of which Sampdoria was obligated to purchase his rights. He signed a contract with the club that will run until 30 June 2025.

On 24 January 2022, he moved to Serie B club Pisa on loan with an option to buy and a conditional obligation to buy. On 28 July 2022, Torregrossa returned to Pisa on a new loan with an obligation to buy. On 31 January 2023, Pisa made the transfer permanent.

On 30 August 2024, Torregrossa signed a one-season contract with Salernitana in Serie B.

International career Due to his family heritage, Torregrossa was eligible to represent Italy, Argentina or Venezuela. By May 2022, he chose the latter. In November 2022 he received his first call for "La Vinotinto".

Career statistics Club

International No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 15 November 2022 Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, Al Hamriyah, United Arab Emirates 2–2 2–2 Friendly 2. 20 November 2022 Rashid Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1–0 2–1