CRISTIANO BIRAGHI NEWS

Six crosses in 0-0 draw Biraghi generated six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Biraghi has attempted 14 crosses in the first two matches of the season, including from eight corners. Despite completing two of his crosses, he didn't create a chance. This performance came in a game against his former team where he produced five assists in the 2023-24 season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

No creative impact in 5-0 loss Biraghi generated one shot (none on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Monday's 5-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Biraghi endured a disappointing season debut for Torino Monday in their 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Inter. The defender offered no meaningful attacking threat with zero shots on target, and from a creative standpoint placed just two accurate crosses from eight. Last season he posted a modest performance, logging six clean sheets in 23 Serie A appearances, along with 0.62 tackles, 0.87 interceptions, and a strong 3.25 clearances per 90 minutes. Now elevated to a regular starter under manager, Marco Baroni, Biraghi's fantasy appeal likely rests almost solely on potential clean sheets and occasional set-piece involvement.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around at Torino Biraghi has penned a two-year contract after being permanently signed by Torino.

Impact Biraghi quickly became a linchpin of the starting lineup after joining in January and will likely have a similar role under new coach Marco Baroni. He posted 25 key passes, 107 crosses (32 accurate), 40 corners and 16 tackles in 15 appearances, with three clean sheets and no goal contributions.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses, three accurate Biraghi had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Somehow, Biraghi's eight crosses are a relatively low tally, considering he logged double digits in the category in four of his previous five appearances. The overall last six have seen the left-back be an immense threat despite no assists, with 59 crosses (17 accurate), 25 corners and 15 chances created.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 14 cross in loss to Inter Biraghi recorded two shots (zero on goal), 14 crosses (six accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Biraghi was busy on both sides of the ball in this loss to Inter, but there's no question his numbers in the crossing department jumped off the page. He's now recorded at least 10 crosses in four of his last five starts and is averaging a solid 7.0 crosses per game this season.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 crosses, three accurate Biraghi registered one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact For the third time in four games, Biraghi logged double-digit crosses with at least multiple of them accurate. During the four-game span, he logged 37 crosses (eight corners) but no assists.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Service machine Biraghi logged 12 crosses and six corner kicks in Torino's 2-0 win over Udinese on Wednesday.

Impact The midfielder created just two chances off his service, and only two of his crosses were considered accurate. Biraghi will need to be better if Torino want to break through Sunday against a Napoli defense which has only allowed 25 goals this season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in defeat Biraghi had 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Como.

Impact Biraghi racked up at least 10 crosses for the second time this season, while this also marked the second time that he accounted for at least three accurate crosses in a match. On the defensive side, this was his fourth consecutive outing with at least one tackle won, and he is up to eight tackles won over that span. He also nabbed two interceptions for the second time in three matches.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Biraghi generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Biraghi recorded the most crosses in the game, made 54 passes and also registered two tackles and a clearance. He has accumulated 18 clearances, 10 tackles and five tackles in eight games since joining Torino on-loan from Fiorentina.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in Empoli game Biraghi created four scoring chances and recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Biraghi was active down the wing and on point in his set pieces, leading his team in multiple offensive categories and setting a new season high in key passes. He has seen full minutes at the expense of Borna Sosa in the last four rounds, registering five shots (one on target), seven chances created, 25 crosses (nine accurate) and 11 corners, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses Biraghi recorded eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Biraghi was active again Sunday, delivering eight crosses from his left-back position. He has started the last two matches after joining Torino at the beginning of last month. Against Monza, he registered four corners and drew three fouls, both season highs with his new club. He also created two chances, bringing his total to five in four appearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven crosses Biraghi registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Biraghi stood strong in his left-back spot Saturday, getting it done on both sides of the ball. He would notch a shot, one chance created and seven crosses in the attack to go along with one interception and six clearances in the defense. This was his first start of the season since joining Torino, appearing three times with the club.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Bologna game with own goal Biraghi recorded an own goal, one cross (one accurate), one clearance and one corner in Friday's 3-2 loss against Bologna.

Impact Biraghi beat his own goalie late in the game as he couldn't find the right coordination on a shot by Santiago Castro, stumbling over the ball and making it uncatchable. He has recorded two key passes, five crosses (three accurate), two corners and one clearance in two appearances (zero starts) with Torino. He'll keep competing with Borna Sosa.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Torino Biraghi is headed to Torino on a loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina, the club relayed.

Impact Biraghi had been exiled from the squad a few weeks ago as he wanted out after his demotion since Robin Gosens has been the clear starter this campaign. Fabiano Parisi will absorb his duties at Fiorentina, while he'll compete with Borna Sosa at his new home. He has scored once and logged six chances created, 30 crosses (seven accurate) and 22 corners in eight appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to a coach's decision Biraghi hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Bologna, and his agent Mario Giuffredi announced he would leave in January.

Impact Biraghi had an argument with coach Raffaele Palladino over the selection for the midweek Conference League game and has been frozen out for the time being. It remains to be seen whether there's still room to mend fences or if he'll indeed depart in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, Fabiano Parisi will back up Robin Gosens.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Conference League Biraghi (calf) came off the bench in Thursday's match versus Pafos.

Impact Biraghi made a quick return after skipping the previous game due to a calf ailment. He'll resume backing up Robin Gosens in Serie A play, while he has routinely started in the cups. He has totaled four crosses (three accurate), six clearances, two key passes and four corners in his last five appearances, but he last got the nod in late September.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Como Biraghi won't be involved versus Como on Sunday due to left calf muscle fatigue, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Biraghi picked up an ailment in training and will skip at least one match because of it. Robin Gosens has dominated the position in Serie A play so far.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses against Venezia Biraghi won three of three tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Biraghi paced his team in deliveries as he routinely does and mostly did damage on set pieces but wasn't super precise. He has scored once and added four shots (two on target), 20 crosses (three accurate) and 16 corners in two games.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Parma clash Biraghi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), 12 crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Biraghi was very busy as usual and tied the game with a sneaky free kick from deep down the right-hand side of the pitch. He started the game as a wing-back and finished it as a center-back, but his production wasn't affected. He logged two goals, five assists, 226 crosses (54 accurate) and 46 key passes last season).

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Atalanta clash Biraghi assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate), two key passes and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Biraghi picked out Nicolas Gonzalez with a tidy delivery from the left flank to set the table for the second goal for his club. He concludes another productive season with two goals, five assists, 46 chances created and 226 crosses (54 accurate) in 29 appearances.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate versus Cagliari Biraghi assisted once to go with nine crosses (four accurate), four chances created and five corners in Thursday's 3-2 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Biraghi was excellent on the offensive end and found Nicolas Gonzalez with a soft cross on his side's second goal. It's his fourth assist of the season. He has scored once and logged 11 key passes, 36 crosses (12 accurate) and four shots (one on target) in his last five showings.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits net against Napoli Biraghi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Biraghi returned to the XI after a while as he has been spared for the cups, put up good numbers and found the target with a surgical free kick from just outside the box, tallying his second goal of the season. He has posted 10 key passes, 39 crosses (14 accurate) and 22 corners in his last five showings. Fabiano Parisi usually starts when he doesn't.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in loss Biraghi generated one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Biraghi was once again his side's most productive attacker Sunday as he recorded double digit crosses for the fourth time in his last five appearances. he also created three chances for the fifth consecutive match. Despite all of that creative production he has three assists on the season and just one in his last 15 appearances.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses versus Milan Biraghi had eight crosses (two accurate), three chances created, two interceptions and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Biraghi amassed most of his production out of corner kicks, but his teammates couldn't convert on one of his many deliveries. He has averaged just over 10 crosses, three key passes and six corners in the last five bouts.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE