Esposito scores sixth goal for Italy in Nations League win over Turkey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Francesco Pio Esposito scored his sixth goal for the Italy national team during a 4-1 victory against Turkey in the Nations League on September 29. His goal, Italy's fourth of the night, brings his tally to six goals in 11 appearances, averaging 0.55 goals per game. This scoring rate is better than Roberto Baggio’s 0.48 goals per game, making Esposito the 13th-most efficient goalscorer in Italy's history. The match reflects a growing trend of Esposito's influence in the Italian squad as he continues to make a name for himself on the international stage.
- •Esposito scored in Italy's 4-1 Nations League win against Turkey.
- •He now has six goals in 11 caps for Italy.
- •Esposito's goal-per-game ratio surpasses Roberto Baggio's.
- •He ranks 13th among Italy's all-time scorers with at least six goals.
- •Italy secured the victory in their ongoing Nations League campaign.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Esposito outscoring Baggio for Italy and has best goals-per-game since 1970s
"Francesco Pio Esposito scored his sixth goal for the Italy national team during Monday’s 4-1 victory away against Turkey in the Nations League, and is now scoring at a quicker rate than Roberto Bagg...
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