Christian Dimarco

Christian Dimarco (born 23 July 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Serie C Group A club Aurora Pro Patria.^[1] A product of Inter Milan's youth academy, he has built his career primarily in Italy's third division.^[2] He is the younger brother of Federico Dimarco, a prominent left-back for Inter Milan and the Italy national team.^[3] Dimarco joined Inter's youth setup as a teenager and progressed through their U19 ranks from 2018 to 2021, making appearances in youth competitions.^[4] His senior career began with loan spells in Serie C, starting with Fiorenzuola in the 2021–22 season, followed by moves to Feralpisalò and further time at Fiorenzuola in 2022–23.^[5] He continued developing through loans and transfers to clubs including Gubbio in 2023–24 and Alcione Milano in 2024–25, where he featured in 35 matches.^[6] In August 2025, Dimarco signed a two-year contract with Aurora Pro Patria, where he has since become a regular starter, appearing in 12 matches during the 2025–26 season with no goals but solid defensive performances, including an 83% starting rate.^[7] Across his professional career to date, he has accumulated over 130 appearances in Serie C, primarily without scoring, while receiving 21 yellow cards and one red.^[5] Standing at 1.79 meters and left-footed, Dimarco is valued at €225,000 (as of November 2025).^[1]

Early life and youth career

Early life in Milan

Christian Dimarco was born on 23 July 2002 in Milan, Italy, into an Italian family.^[1][8] He grew up in the Lombardia region's urban environment of Milan, where football holds a central place in local culture.^[1][2] As the younger brother of Federico Dimarco, a prominent professional footballer known for his role as a left wing-back for Inter Milan and the Italy national team, Christian was raised in a household deeply influenced by the sport.^[1][4] The siblings shared a strong family bond and a lifelong passion for Inter Milan as their boyhood club, with Federico's rising success serving as a key motivator for Christian's own aspirations in football.^[3] Dimarco's early exposure to football stemmed from this familial environment, where watching and discussing the game became a natural part of daily life.^[3] Physically, he stands at 1.79 meters tall and was identified early on as suited to the left-back position due to his left-footed proficiency and defensive attributes.^[1][9] This foundation in Milan paved the way for his entry into Inter Milan's youth academy.^[2]

Youth career with Inter Milan

Christian Dimarco joined Inter Milan's youth academy during his early teenage years, progressing through the club's youth system as a left-footed defender. By the 2016–17 season, he was featuring for the Under-15 team, followed by stints with the Under-16 and Under-17 squads in subsequent years. His development emphasized defensive positioning and one-on-one defending skills after transitioning from a winger role to left-back, drawing inspiration from his older brother Federico's path at the same club.^[10] Dimarco's time in the Under-17 team during the 2018–19 season marked a highlight, as he contributed to Inter's victory in the Italian Youth Championship (Campionato Nazionale Under-17).^[11] The team also won the Italian Supercoppa Under-17 that year, showcasing his role in a successful youth campaign.^[11] He advanced to the Primavera (Under-19) side by the 2019–20 season, continuing to hone his technical abilities and stamina in competitive youth matches.^[12] In July 2021, Dimarco joined Serie C club Fiorenzuola on loan from Inter Milan, marking the end of his youth career at the club.^[13] This move reflected his steady progression and recognition as a promising talent in the academy, with international call-ups to Italy's Under-15 and Under-16 teams underscoring his potential during his youth tenure.^[14]

Senior club career

Inter Milan (2021–2022)

In the summer of 2021, Christian Dimarco was promoted to Inter Milan's senior squad following his progression through the club's youth ranks, though he did not make any first-team appearances during the 2021–22 season.^[15] On 30 July 2021, he was loaned to Serie C club US Fiorenzuola 1922 for the duration of the campaign to gain professional experience.^[15] During his loan spell at Fiorenzuola, Dimarco featured in 24 matches across the Serie C Girone A, starting 20 of them and accumulating 1,746 minutes on the pitch, primarily as a left-back. He contributed no goals but recorded one assist, while receiving three yellow cards and avoiding any red cards, helping the team to a mid-table finish as he adapted to the demands of senior professional football. Dimarco returned to Inter Milan upon the expiration of his loan on 30 June 2022, but he remained on the fringes of the senior setup without securing further integration or match minutes.^[15] Shortly thereafter, on 8 July 2022, he completed a permanent transfer to Serie C side Feralpisalò, marking the end of his direct affiliation with Inter after negotiations facilitated the move on an undisclosed fee.

Feralpisalò (2022–2024)

In the summer of 2022, Christian Dimarco joined Feralpisalò on a permanent transfer from Inter Milan, signing a multi-year contract with the Serie C club. During his initial stint with the first team in the 2022–23 season, he made limited appearances, featuring in 8 matches without scoring any goals, primarily as a left-back seeking to establish himself in professional football.^[4] To gain more consistent playing time, Dimarco was loaned back to Serie C side Fiorenzuola in January 2023, where he had previously spent time on loan from Inter.^[16] Over the second half of the 2022–23 season, he appeared in 11 league matches for Fiorenzuola, again without finding the net, focusing on defensive contributions and match experience in the competitive third tier.^[4] Following the conclusion of that loan, Dimarco returned to Feralpisalò briefly before being sent on another loan to Serie C club Gubbio starting in July 2023.^[16] This move provided him with greater opportunities, as he featured in 25 appearances across the 2023–24 season, maintaining a goalless record but benefiting from regular involvement in Gubbio's campaign.^[6] His time at Feralpisalò thus emphasized developmental loans rather than sustained first-team integration, culminating in the end of his contract in the summer of 2024.^[16]

Alcione (2024–2025)

Christian Dimarco joined Alcione Milano on a permanent transfer from Feralpisalò on 31 July 2024, signing a one-year contract ahead of the 2024–25 Serie C season. This move marked his return to the Milan area, allowing him to leverage prior loan experiences that had honed his defensive reliability as a left-back.^[2] During the 2024–25 campaign, Dimarco established himself as a regular starter for Alcione in Serie C Group A, featuring in 35 league appearances and accumulating over 2,400 minutes on the pitch.^[6] He contributed 3 assists but did not score any goals, primarily operating as a left-back in 84% of his outings while occasionally covering right-back duties.^[6] His consistent involvement helped solidify Alcione's backline, where he averaged strong defensive metrics, including frequent tackles and interceptions, adapting tactically to a possession-oriented system under manager Giovanni Cusatis.^[17] Dimarco received 6 yellow cards but avoided any red cards, demonstrating discipline in a physically demanding season.^[6] Dimarco played a key role in Alcione's mid-table stability, contributing to their 12th-place finish in Serie C Group A with 47 points from 38 matches, ensuring the club avoided relegation and maintained Serie C status.^[18] Notable performances included his assist in a 1-0 home win against Triestina on 12 October 2024, where his overlapping runs supported the attack.^[6] His full-season commitment underscored his growth into a dependable defender, providing balance to Alcione's squad amid a campaign focused on consolidation rather than promotion contention. Dimarco's contract with Alcione expired at the end of the 2024–25 season, leading to his departure on 28 August 2025 for a permanent move to fellow Serie C side Pro Patria.^[19]

Pro Patria (2025–present)

On 28 August 2025, Christian Dimarco transferred from Alcione to Pro Patria in Serie C Group A, marking his return to the third tier of Italian football.^[1] The move was aimed at providing him with consistent playing time in a competitive environment.^[20] Assigned squad number 93, Dimarco has primarily operated as a left-back during the 2025–26 season, drawing on his experience from the prior campaign at Alcione to integrate quickly into the squad.^[1] As of November 2025, he has featured in 12 Serie C matches for Pro Patria, logging 938 minutes without recording a goal or assist. Early highlights include his debut on 31 August 2025 against Inter U23, where he played 53 minutes in a 2–2 draw, and a full 90-minute appearance on 21 September 2025 versus LR Vicenza Virtus in a 3–0 loss. He also received a yellow card during a 0–2 loss to Alcione on 3 November 2025. These outings reflect his adaptation to the league's intensity, with average match ratings around 7.0 on Sofascore.^[21] Dimarco's contract with Pro Patria extends until 30 June 2027, offering a platform for continued growth in Serie C as of November 2025.^[6]

International career

Under-15 and Under-16 levels

Christian Dimarco earned his initial call-up to the Italy under-15 national team during the 2016–2017 season, accumulating 9 caps without scoring any goals. These appearances marked his introduction to international youth football, primarily through friendly matches and training sessions designed to familiarize young players with national team dynamics. For instance, he participated in a February 2017 friendly against Romania, where he came on as a substitute during the match.^[22] Dimarco progressed to the Italy under-16 squad in the 2017–2018 season, where he secured 13 caps and netted 1 goal, showcasing early offensive involvement from his defensive role. His sole goal arrived in a March 2018 friendly against Germany, converting a penalty to secure a 4-2 victory for Italy in Biberach.^[23][24] This period included multiple training camps, such as the August 2017 raduno in Bagno di Romagna, and a series of friendlies against opponents including Ukraine (October 2017, 1–1 draw), Switzerland (September 2017), France (April 2018), and Germany (March 2018 double-header). He also featured in the UEFA under-16 development tournament in Portugal in March 2018.^{[25][26][27][28]} These under-15 and under-16 experiences, stemming from his standout performances in Inter Milan's youth academy, emphasized skill development in areas such as crossing accuracy and positional awareness in competitive international settings, contributing to his transition toward higher youth levels by late 2018.^[29]

Under-17 and Under-18 levels

Dimarco received his first call-up to the Italy under-17 national team in August 2018 for a training camp at the Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano from 20 to 25 August, alongside other promising defenders like Riccardo Calafiori and Christian Dalle Mura.^[30] He was then selected for the Quattro Nazioni tournament later that month, marking his entry into higher-stakes youth international competition under coach Carmine Nunziata.^[31] These early experiences built on his prior under-15 and under-16 exposures, emphasizing tactical discipline and positional versatility as a left-back. In October 2018, Dimarco joined the Italy U17 squad for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round in Group 12, contributing to their advancement to the elite round with an undefeated record. He started in the left-back position during the 3-0 victory over Armenia on 30 October, helping secure a clean sheet in a match that clinched qualification.^[32] Dimarco also featured in friendlies, including a December 2018 encounter against France U17, where he gained further exposure to competitive play against top European youth talents. Throughout 2018, he accumulated seven caps at this level, focusing on defensive solidity without recording any goals, as Italy prepared for the elite qualification phase.^[23] Transitioning to the under-18 level in 2019, Dimarco earned four caps under coaches Nunziata and Bernardo Corradi, participating in development friendlies designed to bridge youth and senior prospects. His debut came on 6 August 2019 in a 1-3 loss to Slovenia U18, where he played 45 minutes as a left-back during a training camp in Cormons. Subsequent appearances included another match against Slovenia on 8 August 2019 (33 minutes) and a 3-0 win over Turkey U18 on 15 January 2020 (23 minutes as a central midfielder). His final youth international outing was a full 90-minute performance in the 2-1 defeat to France U18 on 12 February 2020, showcasing his adaptability in higher-intensity scenarios.^[23] These under-17 and under-18 stints represented the culmination of Dimarco's youth international career, totaling 11 caps without senior progression. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted UEFA youth schedules from March 2020 onward, canceling elite rounds and friendlies that could have offered further opportunities. Concurrently, his professional debut with Feralpisalò in Serie C from 2022 prioritized club development, limiting availability for additional national team considerations amid a competitive pool of left-sided defenders.^[1]

Career statistics

Club

Christian Dimarco's club career statistics encompass his professional appearances primarily in Italy's Serie C, with no senior-level outings for Inter Milan. The following table provides a season-by-season breakdown of his league appearances and goals. He has also made 2 appearances in cup competitions (Coppa Italia Serie C), with 0 goals.^[33] Career Total (League Only): 114 appearances, 0 goals.^[33][6]

International

Christian Dimarco represented Italy at youth international levels. Verifiable statistics are limited; the following summarizes confirmed appearances based on available records, last updated as of February 2020. He has not received any senior international caps. Career Total (Youth International): 11 caps, 1 goal (as of February 2020).