Claudio Cassano
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 July 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Barletta, Italy | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Lugano (on loan from Chicago Fire II) | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Brasilea Barletta | ||
| 2017–2018 | Bisceglie | ||
| 2018–2023 | Roma | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Cittadella | 40 | (4) |
| 2025– | Chicago Fire II | 20 | (10) |
| 2025– | → Lugano (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2025 | |||
Claudio Cassano (born 22 July 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as forward for Swiss Super League club Lugano, on loan from Chicago Fire II.
Roma
Claudio Cassano was born in Barletta, Apulia,[2][3] starting to play football in Barletta, then playing for Bisceglie as an under-15, before moving to AS Roma in 2018.[2][4][5][6]
Proving to be a prolific goalscorer with the Primavera in 2022–23,[5][7][8] he began to train with Mourinho's first team, making his first bench appearance with the professionals on the 13 October 2022, during the 1–1 away Europa League draw to Betis.[2][9] He was also part of Roma's under-19 squad that won the Coppa Italia Primavera.[10][11]
Cittadella
On 3 August 2023, Serie B club Cittadella announced the signing of Cassano from Roma on a permanent transfer.[12][13]
Chicago Fire
On 10 February 2025, Cassano left Cittadella to sign for Chicago Fire FC II.[14]
Lugano
On 8 September 2025, Cassano returned to Europe, joining Swiss Super League club Lugano on a loan deal until 30 June 2026.[15][16]