FEDERICO BASCHIROTTO NEWS

Struggles versus Inter Baschirotto recorded five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Baschirotto floundered like the rest of the Cremonese rearguard in a tough match-up. He has registered four or more clearances in the first six rounds, totaling 42, adding four interceptions and seven blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Como Baschirotto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one interception and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Baschirotto bagged his second header of the season in addition to being rock-solid in the back against a high-wattage offense. He has tallied four or more clearances in every game so far, amassing 37, adding three interceptions and five blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Authoritative defensive performance Baschirotto generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Baschirotto embodied the Cremonese desire for a clean sheet Sunday as he produced a team-high 10 clearances in the 0-0 draw with Parma. The central defender has played every minute of Cremonese's first four league fixtures since joining from Lecce during the summer transfer window. Across Baschirotto's first four appearances (four starts), the imposing center-back has made 29 clearances and scored one goal.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances in Verona match Baschirotto registered five clearances, one block and one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Baschirotto wasn't always on point against some pacey opponents, but Cremonese didn't concede, and he put up numbers as usual. He has logged two interceptions, 19 clearances and five blocks in three rounds, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese

At 38 Jamie Vardy is the latest big-name veteran to have moved to Italy

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Scores in opener Baschirotto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Baschirotto opened up the scoring in Saturday's season opener with a header in the 28th minute assisted by Alessio Zerbin's corner. He played quite well on the defensive end too, recording 10 clearances and three blocked shots across his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cremonese Baschirotto has completed a permanent switch from Lecce to Cremonese.

Impact Baschirotto moves to a different relegation struggler after three solid campaigns at Lecce. He totaled 37 tackles, 23 interceptions, 235 clearances and 32 blocks last year, playing every game and contributing to nine clean sheets. He'll be a mainstay at his new club as well.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

On point in Atalanta tilt Baschirotto won two of two tackles and had 12 clearances, one block and one shot (zero on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Baschirotto had another solid display in the back, as Lecce managed to limit a high-wattage frontline, giving up just one goal. He has notched six or more clerances in 11 of the last 12 matches. He has put up one block in the last four straight, adding six shots (three on target), five tackles (three won) and two interceptions, with no clean sheets but scoring twice.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in two games Baschirotto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Baschirotto may need to consider a position change for Lecce, as he scored his second goal in as many matches against Juventus on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 28 year old scored one goal in the 87th minute from two shots (one on target, one off). He also created one chance, completed four passes into the final third, and made three clearances. With the club outside the relegation zone by just two points, they will likely take any help they can get in the goalscoring department, no matter how unlikely the source.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Lecce Baschirotto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Baschirotto was dominant in both boxes and leveled the game with a towering header shortly after an own goal by a teammate. He hadn't scored in two years. He has registered 35 clearances, three interceptions, six tackles and one block in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar in Milan contest Baschirotto generated 10 clearances and committed one foul in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Baschirotto only contributed in one defensive category in the loss and caused a PK by mistiming a tackle in the box. He has recorded one tackle (zero won), two interceptions, 49 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well again versus Udinese Baschirotto recorded 12 clearances and three blocks in Friday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Baschirotto did what he could to stop the adversaries, but it wasn't enough in this one. He matched his season highs in the two defensive categories. He has tallied 43 clearances, six blocks and one tackle (zero won) in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Bologna fixture Baschirotto registered one shot (zero on goal), eight clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto was muscular and on point throughout the game as Lecce secured a rare clean sheet. He has had just one dud in the last five contests, totaling 32 clearances, five blocks and five tackles (two won).

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Outclassed in big loss to Roma Baschirotto had one cross (zero accurate), four clearances and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Baschirotto put up his usual decent amount of defensive stats but wasn't completely on point and was outworked by Gianluca Mancini on a cross on the crucial two-one goal. He has logged eight tackles (seven won), two interceptions, 28 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six clearances versus Bologna Baschirotto registered six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto put up his customary big numbers in the back, but it wasn't enough to blanket the adversaries in this case. He has contributed to one clean sheet in the last five rounds, recording five tackels (four won), eight blocks, three interceptions and 24 clearances.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up stats in Napoli bout Baschirotto registered one tackle (one won), two interceptions, four clearances and three blocks in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Baschirotto did his best to try to contain the opponents, and Lecce were much better defensively than in the previous game but still had nothing to show for it. He has totaled seven tackels (six won), seven interceptions, 24 clearances and 10 blocks in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FIlls it up versus Udinese Baschirotto had one tackle (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and one shot on target in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Baschirotto was on point and tallied a new season high in clearances, but Udinese still scored and came away with the full spoils. He has logged 24 clearances, seven tackles and six interceptions in the last five rounds, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Parma Baschirotto registered two tackles (one won), two blocks, five clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Baschirotto shined in the back, but that wasn't enough to prevent Parma from hitting the net twice late in the game. It was one of his busiest showings yet. He has recorded seven tackles, seven interceptions, 15 clearances and six blocks, contributing to blanking the opponents twice.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Napoli Baschirotto had one tackle (one won), one block, and seven clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Napoli.

Impact Baschirotto turned in a solid shift as his side stopped a quality team. He wasn't as dominant as in the past and failed to score after doing so three times last season, but he was still solid. He closed with 21 tackles, 23 interceptions and 142 clearances in 37 matches, contributing to six clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five clearances versus Atalanta Baschirotto generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Baschirotto had a fine display from a personal standpoint but his club allowed two goals to the opponents early in the second half. He has recorded three tackles (two won), one interception and 17 clearances in the last six rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots in win Baschirotto had three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Baschirotto fired a season-high three shots in the match and tied his season high with two shots on target. He completed at least 30 passes for the fourth time in five outings, and he also managed his second tackle won within the same stretch.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins seven duels in Verona game Baschirotto recorded five clerances and two interceptions and won seven duels and one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Verona.

Impact Baschirotto held his direct opponents in check pretty well but Verona found a way to score anyway. He has registered 23 clerances, four interceptions and four tackles (two won) in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, clearances Baschirotto blocked two shots, made a tackle and six clearances during Friday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Baschirotto was a part of the Lecce back line that conceded two second half goals, leading his team in blocks and clearances during the match. The centerback has started every match he's played in this season for Lecce and has made 13 clearances across his last three Serie A starts.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes Baschirotto had four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Baschirotto continues to be heavily relied upon by Lecce, having now played started 18 of 19 matches. However, he only has one assist and zero goals to show for his minutes. Baschirotto has also led Lecce to just one clean sheet this campaign. He'll attempt to make an impact next Sunday when Lecce take on Lazio.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-way impact in draw Baschirotto assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Baschirotto got his first assist of the season and made one tackle (one won), two clearances, two blocks and an interception. The defender started 37 of 38 possible games last season and is a staple of Lecce's backline again this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE