Pio Esposito


Francesco Pio Esposito is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Inter Milan and the Italy national team.

Club career

Inter Milan

Esposito is a youth player for Inter Milan. He started his career as an attacking midfielder before becoming a striker. Despite being only 17 at that time, Esposito was a regular player for Inter Milan U19 whilst appearing in the 2022–23 UEFA Youth League as well.
On 9 July 2023, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2027.

Loan to Spezia

On 1 August 2023, he joined Serie B club Spezia on loan. Esposito made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia against Venezia. On 19 July 2024, Spezia announced the extension of Esposito's loan from Inter for one more year.

Return to Inter

On 11 April 2025, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2030. Following the appointment of new manager Cristian Chivu, he was named as part of the Inter Milan squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. On 21 June, he made his debut as a substitute, replacing his brother Sebastiano Esposito in a 2–1 victory against Urawa Red Diamonds. On 26 June, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 victory against River Plate.
On 27 September 2025, Esposito scored his first Serie A goal for Inter Milan’s senior team in a 2–0 away victory against Cagliari, converting from close range after a cross from Federico Dimarco.

International career

Between May and June 2023, Esposito took part in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Italy ended as runners-up, and scored one goal during the tournament and playing also the final. One month later, in July, he was part of the Italy squad that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring one goal as well.
On 8 September 2023, Esposito made his debut with the Italy U21 in a 2025 [UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification] against Latvia. On 5 September 2024, he scored four goals in the same tournament against San Marino, ending in a 7–0 victory for his country. Exactly one year later, on 5 September 2025, Esposito debuted for the Italian senior team in a 2026 [FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification] against Estonia – coming as a substitute in the 84th minute for Moise Kean – which ended in a 5–0 victory for the Italians.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of midfielder Salvatore and striker Sebastiano Esposito.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
111 October 2025A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia23–03–12026 FIFA [World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]
213 November 2025Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău, Moldova42–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
316 November 2025San Siro, Milan, Italy51–01–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Individual