- Striker for U. S. Lecce (2003-2004, 2005-2006), Calcio Catania (2005), F. C. Crotone (2006), A. C. Cesena (2006-07), AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands, 2007-2011), Parma Calcio 1913 (2011, 2012, 2021), U.C. Sampdoria (2012), Feyenoord (Netherlands, 2012-2014), Southampton F.C. (England, 2014-2016) and Shandong Luneng (China, 2016-2020).
- Played with Italy U20 and U21.
- Won the Eredivisie (2009) with AZ Alkmaar; and the Chinese FA Cup (2020) with Shandong Luneng.
- 20 appearances for Italy National Football Team (2014-2016); scored 9 goals. Member of the Euro 2016 squad.
- In a relationship with Hungarian model Viktoria Varga since 2016.
- Named in the Chinese Super League Team of the Year in 2019.
- Played well over 100 games for Shandong Luneng.
- In October 2016, was expelled of the Italy national team by manager Gian Piero Ventura.
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