Raffaele Palladino (born 17 April 1984) is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Genoa. A left-footed player, he predominantly plays as a winger, although he can also play as a forward, or as a second striker. He has also represented the Italian national side. He is known in particular for his excellent technical ability and dribbling skills, as well as his pace and agility on the ball, which allow him to beat opposing players and create space for himself to get into positions from which he can strike on goal. Wikipedia