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Biography
Armando Izzo (born 2 March 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Genoa as a central defender.
Club career
Born in Naples, Izzo began his youth career with hometown's Napoli, and was subsequently loaned to Triestina.
On 31 January 2012 Izzo joined Lega Pro side Avellino in a co-ownership deal, after his previous club was bankrupt.
On 24 August 2013 Arini made his Serie B debut, starting in a 2–1 home success over Novara; his first goal came on 7 March of the following year, in a 1–0 success at Empoli.
On 14 July 2014, Izzo moved to the top-flight side Genoa after playing for a two-and-a-half year with team Avellino. On 5 October 2014 made his Serie A debut, substituting Maxime Lestienne in a 2–1 away success over Parma.
International career
On 5 November 2016, Izzo was called up to the senior squad for the first time for 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification match against Liechtenstein and friendly match against Germany.