# Edoardo Bove

Edoardo Bove (born 16 May 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Fiorentina, on loan from Roma.

## Early life

Edoardo Bove was born in Rome. Bove's paternal family is originally from Naples, while his mother is German-Italian. Bove grew up in the quartiere of Appio-Latino, and studied at the Massimo Institute in Rome's neighborhood EUR. Subsequently, he continued his studies at Luiss 'Guido Carli', in Rome, enrolling in a degree course in Economics and Management. In an interview, Bove stated that he was inspired by Roma's former captain Daniele De Rossi.

## Club career
### Roma

Bove started playing football in the Roman club of Boreale Donorione until 2012, when he joined Roma after following a successful trial under the supervision of Bruno Conti. On 20 November 2020, Bove extended his contract with Roma until 2024.
Bove was first called up by the first team on 3 December for a Europa League match against Young Boys without making his debut. Bove made his professional debut for Roma on the 9 May 2021, replacing Ebrima Darboe in the second half of a 5–0 Serie A win against Crotone at the Stadio Olimpico. In the 2021–22 season, Bove was often called up by Roma's coach José Mourinho. He made his first Conference League match on 9 December as a starter in a 3–2 win against CSKA Sofia.
On 29 December, Roma announced that his contract would be extended until 2025. On 19 February 2022, Bove scored his first senior goal allowing Roma to draw 2–2 against Verona.
On 15 December 2023, Bove extended his contract with Roma until 2028.

#### Loan to Fiorentina

On 30 August 2024, he joined fellow Serie A club Fiorentina on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent. On 27 October, Bove scored his first goal for Fiorentina against his parent club Roma in a 5–1 home victory.
On 1 December 2024, Bove collapsed during Fiorentina’s match against Inter Milan. The following morning, journalist Matteo Dovellini for the newspaper la Repubblica reported that Bove had been "extubated", was "lucid", and had no cerebral or cardiac damage.

## Style of play

Bove is a mezzala or trequartista who is good at offensive insertions and tactically disciplined. He also has a good technique and an eye for the goal.
During his second season at Roma, José Mourinho labeled Bove a "sick dog", due to his intensity and aggressiveness on the pitch, a nickname that quickly became popular among fans.

## Personal life and other ventures

Off the pitch, Bove enrolled in an economics and management course at Luiss University in Rome, studying part-time, after achieving the highest possible score on his school-leaving tests.
In 2025, he was a guest on the fifth night of the Sanremo Music Festival.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 6 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Coppa Italia | Coppa Italia | Europe | Europe | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Roma | 2020–21 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roma | 2021–22 | Serie A | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Roma | 2022–23 | Serie A | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| Roma | 2023–24 | Serie A | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Roma | Total | Total | 65 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 92 | 4 |
| Fiorentina (loan) | 2024–25 | Serie A | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 77 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 107 | 5 |
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
* 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

## Honours

Roma
* UEFA Europa Conference League: 2021–22
* UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2022–23