Daniel Caligiuri

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Daniel Caligiuri is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

He began his professional career with SC Freiburg II from 2007 to 2011.

Caligiuri made his Bundesliga debut for SC Freiburg on November 7, 2009.

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Биография

Early Life

Daniel Caligiuri, an Italian footballer, was born in Germany to an Italian father and a German mother, which gave him the unique opportunity to represent both countries in international football. He is of Italian Arbereshë descent, and his family background has played a significant role in shaping his identity as a player.

Career

Caligiuri began his professional career with SC Freiburg, making his Bundesliga debut on November 7, 2009, against VfL Bochum. His impressive performances led him to join VfL Wolfsburg in 2013, where he made a notable impact, including scoring in the Europa League against Inter Milan and helping the team secure the DFB-Pokal in 2015. After a successful stint at Wolfsburg, he transferred to Schalke 04 in 2017, followed by a move to FC Augsburg in 2020. Caligiuri announced his retirement from professional football on February 2, 2025, marking the end of a distinguished career.

International Career

Caligiuri was eligible to play for both Germany and Italy due to his heritage. In May 2015, he expressed his desire to represent Italy, stating he would play for the national team that invited him first. He was included in the preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2016 but was ultimately dropped before the tournament.

Personal Life

Caligiuri's family has a strong footballing background; his older brother Marco is also a former professional footballer. This familial connection to the sport has undoubtedly influenced Daniel's career and passion for football.

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Club career

Born in Germany to an Italian father and a German mother, Caligiuri began his professional career with SC Freiburg. Caligiuri made his Bundesliga debut for Freiburg on 7 November 2009, starting against VfL Bochum. He joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2013 after a solid season with Freiburg. On 19 March 2015, Caligiuri scored in the second leg of the round of 16 in the Europa League against Inter Milan. On 30 May 2015, he played as Wolfsburg won the German Cup for the first time defeating Borussia Dortmund 3–1 at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin. On 25 January 2017, Caligiuri was announced as joining Bundesliga rivals Schalke 04 on a three-and-a-half-year deal. On 29 June 2020, Caligiuri joined FC Augsburg on a free transfer at the end of the 2019–20 season. He signed a three-year contract. On 2 February 2025, Caligiuri announced his retirement from professional football.

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International career

Caligiuri was eligible to represent both Germany through being born there (and to a German mother), as well as Italy through having an Italian father. On 22 May 2015, Caligiuri expressed his desire to play for the country of his father's heritage, stating "I have always said that I will play for the national team which invites me first. And I have big hopes now to be part of the Italy squad." On 31 May 2015, it was announced that Antonio Conte named Caligiuri alongside fellow débutant Nicola Sansone in his preliminary squad for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Croatia, but he was dropped from the squad on 6 June.

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