# Graziano Pellè > Attacker · Italy · [Parma](https://betsprinter.com/teams/139) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/33988) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 40 | | Date of birth | 1985-07-15 | | Nationality | Italy | | Position | Attacker | | Jersey | #9 | | Height | 194 cm | | Weight | 84 kg | | Current club | [Parma](https://betsprinter.com/teams/139) | | Competition | [Serie A](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/13) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2020/2021 | | Competition | Serie A | | Appearances | 13 | | Minutes | 609 | | Goals | 1 | | Assists | 2 | | Average rating | 7.01 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sat 22 May | Serie A | Sampdoria | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 | | Sun 16 May | Serie A | Sassuolo | 12 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 | | Wed 12 May | Serie A | Lazio | 73 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 | | Sun 9 May | Serie A | Atalanta | 29 | 0 | 1 | 7.45 | ## Profile ### Veteran No.9 Delivering Steady Output, Signs of Cooling ## Profile Graziano Pellè, 40 years old, is an Italian attacker currently at Parma[^fact-1]. The profile across the season reads like a traditional centre-forward relied upon for minutes and end-product rather than deep creation[^fact-1]. ## Season form Workload is a defining feature: 38 appearances and 3,284 minutes across the campaign[^fact-2]. That availability has translated into 12 goals and 2 assists for the season, a straightforward output from a player in a finishing role[^fact-3]. Provider metrics are solid: Pellè averages a 7.24 rating across the season, indicating consistent, above-average match evaluations from the data providers[^fact-4]. In the short term, creative chance creation has been limited — last five matches show 0.20 expected assists (xA)[^fact-5]. ## Availability & momentum Fitness and selection have been strengths; the season minutes underline regular involvement and trust from staff across fixtures[^fact-2]. Recent playing time has dipped in intensity: across the last four appearances he has totalled 144 minutes, contributing 0 goals and 1 assist in that span[^fact-6]. The immediate stop-gap in momentum arrived in the most recent outing, a 0–3 loss to Sampdoria where Pellè registered no goal contributions and received a 6.53 match rating[^fact-7]. That result and rating suggest a short-term cooling of influence compared with his season averages[^fact-4][^fact-7]. ## What to watch The consistent baseline is the usage rate — wide seasonal minutes and appearance totals argue that Pellè remains a primary attacking option and will continue to be on the pitch match after match[^fact-2]. With 12 goals this season, the finishing role remains the main source of returns[^fact-3]. Given the low recent xA across five games, the immediate upside for assists looks limited unless underlying chance creation increases[^fact-5]. Match-specific interest should hinge on minutes: if selection produces typical multi-appearance minutes, the profile suggests further chances to add goals from the regular service he receives[^fact-2][^fact-3]. For short-term form tracking, focus on whether minutes rise above the recent 144-minute four-game block and whether xA per match improves from 0.20 across the last five; those two trends will indicate a return toward his season-level output[^fact-6][^fact-5]. The last match’s low rating and a goalless run mean momentum is not currently in Pellè’s favour, but the season-long volume is the clearest signal of opportunity moving forward[^fact-7][^fact-2]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 40 years old · Italy · Attacker · current club Parma. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 38 appearances (2014/2015), 3284 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 12 goals and 2 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.24 across the season. [^fact-5]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.20 xA. [^fact-6]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 1 assists, 144 minutes across the last 4 appearances. [^fact-7]: **Last match** — Sampdoria 0–3 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.53. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .