Riccardo Pagano

Riccardo Pagano (born 28 November 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Cesena.

Club career Born in Tivoli, Lazio, Riccardo Pagano joined the Roma academy as a 9 years old, from ASD Villanova Calcio, in Guidonia Montecelio. he signed a contract with the agency of Roma legend Francesco Totti on the summer 2020. —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.

On 8 July 2025, Pagano moved on loan to Bari in Serie B, with an option to buy.

International career

Riccardo Pagano is a youth international for Italy, playing with as a captain since the under-16s in 2020, progressing until the under-19s in 2022.

An offensively-minded midfielder, Pagano is also able to play as a second striker or in a more central midfield position.