Ciro Immobile
Prolific Italian striker, multiple Serie A top scorer awards with Lazio
Ciro Immobile (born February 20, 1990) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker and has become one of Serie A's most prolific goal scorers in recent decades. Rising through Italian football academies, Immobile began his professional career with Juventus before establishing himself as a star striker at Torino and later Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 28 goals in 48 appearances. His transfer to Lazio in 2016 marked a turning point in his career, where he has consistently been among Serie A's top scorers, including winning the Capocannoniere (top scorer award) multiple times. Known for his powerful shot, positioning, and work rate, Immobile has earned over 50 caps for the Italian national team and represented Italy at multiple European Championships and World Cups. His consistency and prolific nature have made him one of the most reliable strikers in European football, with a legacy of clutch performances and leadership on and off the pitch.
Athlete
Italian
1990
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Ciro
Persian origin
“Derived from the Persian Khayra or Greek Kyros, meaning 'far-sighted' or 'sun-like.' Ciro is the Spanish and Italian form of Cyrus, a name of ancient Persian royal significance, most famously borne by Cyrus the Great. The name evokes both classical wisdom and imperial stature across Mediterranean cultures.”