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Edoardo Bove

Edoardo Bove

Italian footballer

Edoardo Bove (born 16 May 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Roma.[3]

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Early life

Edoardo Bove was born in Rome. Bove's paternal family is originally from Naples, while his mother is German-Italian.[4] Bove grew up in the quartiere of Appio-Latino, and studied at the Massimo Institute in Rome's neighborhood EUR.[5][6] Subsequently, he continued his studies at Luiss 'Guido Carli', in Rome, enrolling in a degree course in Economics and Management.[7] In an interview, Bove stated that he was inspired by Roma's former captain Daniele De Rossi.[5][8]

Club career

Bove started playing football in the Roman club of Boreale Donorione until 2012, when he joined Roma after following a successful trial under the supervision of Bruno Conti.[5] On 20 November 2020, Bove extended his contract with Roma until 2024.[9]

Bove was first called up by the first team on 3 December for a Europa League match against Young Boys without making his debut.[10] Bove made his professional debut for Roma on the 9 May 2021, replacing Ebrima Darboe in the second half of a 5–0 Serie A win against Crotone at the Stadio Olimpico.[11] In the 2021–22 season, Bove was often called up by Roma's coach José Mourinho.[12] He made his first Conference League match on 9 December as a starter in a 3–2 win against CSKA Sofia.[13]

On 29 December, Roma announced that his contract would be extended until 2025.[14] On 19 February 2022, Bove scored his first senior goal allowing Roma to draw 2–2 against Verona.[15]

On 15 December 2023, Bove extended his contract with Roma until 2028.[16]

Style of play

Bove is a mezzala or trequartista good at offensive insertions and tactically disciplined, he also has a good technique and an eye for the goal.[5][8]

During his second season at Roma, José Mourinho labeled Bove a "sick dog", due to his intensity and aggressiveness on the pitch, a nickname that quickly became popular among fans.[17][18]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 May 2024[19]
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  1. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Roma

References

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    Edoardo Bove at Soccerway
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    Grimaldi, Laura (9 May 2021). "Edoardo Bove, romano dell'Appio-Latino, esordisce in A in Roma-Crotone 5-0". AppiOH (in Italian). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
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    Pio di Cianno, Giuseppe (18 December 2020). "Edoardo Bove, il giovane centrocampista goleador della Roma". Numero Diez (in Italian). Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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    "Edoardo Bove: talento italiano classe 2002". World Football Scouting (in Italian). 27 April 2019. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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    "Roma, chi è Edoardo Bove: giocatore-studente lanciato da Mourinho". corrieredellosport.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    Canicchio, Lorenzo. "Roma, Edoardo Bove: "Darò tutto per la maglia giallorossa"". www.gazzettaregionale.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "Edoardo Bove rinnova fino al 30 giugno 2024". www.asroma.com (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "C'è anche il giovane Bove tra i convocati: l'incubo è finito". corrieredellosport.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "Roma-Crotone 5-0, gol e highlights: doppiette di Borja Mayoral e Pellegrini". Sky Sport (in Italian). 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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    "Roma lab: da Felix a Zalewski, ecco i ragazzi pronti per Mourinho". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "La Roma vince a Sofia e vince anche il suo girone: la cronaca!". www.asroma.com (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "Bove, Darboe e Zalewski rinnovano il proprio contratto con la Roma". www.asroma.com (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "Serie A, Roma-Verona 2-2: Volpato e Bove salvano Mourinho dal baratro". Sportmediaset.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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    "Edoardo Bove signs deal until 2028!". AS Roma. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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    "Mourinho admits Roma weaknesses, but 'we can't just buy Mudryk for €100m'". Football Italia. 15 January 2023.
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    "BOVE: "MOURINHO IS INSTILLING A GREAT MENTALITY"". AS Roma. 12 April 2023.
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    Edoardo Bove at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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    Honeyman, Sam (25 May 2022). "Roma 1–0 Feyenoord: Zaniolo strike wins the first Europa Conference League final". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
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    Lowe, Sid (31 May 2023). "Montiel edges Sevilla to seventh Europa League triumph with win over Roma". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
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