Antonio David (footballer)
Romanian footballer (born 2004)
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Antonio David (born 8 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Serie B club Cesena. Born in Italy, he represents Romania at youth level.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 8 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Ravenna, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cesena | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2014 | Del Duca Grama | ||
| 2014–2023 | Cesena | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Cesena | 17 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Gubbio (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Inter Milan U23 (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024–2025 | Romania U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2025– | Romania U21 | 2 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 April 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 October 2025 | |||
Club career
Cesena
David began his career at Del Duca Grama before joining Cesena's youth setup at the age of 10.[1] On 6 April 2023, he made his professional debut in Serie C, coming on as a substitute in a 6–1 victory over San Donato Tavarnelle.[2]
In the 2023–24 season, now part of the first team, David made 18 appearances across all competitions. He helped Cesena secure promotion to Serie B by winning Group B.[3]
Loan to Gubbio
On 23 July 2024, David joined Serie C side Gubbio on loan.[4][5]
Loan to Inter Milan U23
On 13 August 2025, David joined Inter Milan U23, Inter Milan's reserve team, on a season-long loan with an option to make the transfer permanent.[6]
International career
David was born in Ravenna, Italy, to Romanian parents, giving him the eligibility to represent either country.[1] In 2024, he received his first call-up to Romania's under-20 squad.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 12 April 2026[3]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Other | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cesena | 2022–23 | Serie C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Serie C | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| Gubbio (loan) | 2024–25 | Serie C | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Inter Milan U23 (loan) | 2025–26 | Serie C | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | – | 25 | 1 | |
| Career total | 65 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 72 | 1 | ||
- Includes Coppa Italia Serie C
- Appearance in Serie C play-offs
Honours
Cesena
- Serie C: 2023–24
- Supercoppa di Serie C: 2024