Fabio Liverani (born April 29, 1976 in Rome) is an Italian footballer for ACF Fiorentina of Serie A. He plays in the role of midfielder, is 175 cm tall and weighs 73 kg.

Liverani, born from an Italian father and a Somalian mother, made his professional debut with Viterbese of Serie C2 in 1996/97. However, it was on Perugia, where he moved on 2000/2001, that Liverani showed all his potential, and soon became the first coloured footballer to represent Italy, making his debut with the azzurri in a friendly match against South Africa. Since then, he has played two times for Italy.

He plays for Lazio since 2001/2002, and this year has been one of the main protagonists of the good season of his team, as well as one of the finest and most praised players among the biancazzurri. Thanks to his impressive season, Liverani has been called for a national team pre-World Cup stage held on May 2 and 3.

Italian footballers | Living people | 1976 births | Afro-Italians | Natives of Rome

Fabio Liverani