Born in Busto Arsizio on 11 January 2005 to an Italian father and Nigerian mother, Zeroli rose through AC Milan’s youth ranks after joining at age five. He captained the Primavera and made his senior debut in December 2023, before earning four Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri.
His move to Monza represents a strategic effort to gain regular first-team minutes. Speaking after the transfer, Zeroli said "Going to Monza was a choice to find playing time and compete in Serie A, but Milan remains my family." He praised coach Alessandro Nesta and revealed he is settling in well.
Though he has featured eight times for Monza so far, Zeroli is yet to open his Serie A scoring account, but the loan is being viewed as a stepping stone in his development.
Given his Nigerian lineage, Zeroli remains eligible for the Super Eagles and has expressed pride in his dual heritage keeping open the door to representing Nigeria at senior level despite his current Italy youth ties.
Editorial
We applaud both AC Milan and Monza for prioritising Kevin Zeroli’s development with this loan move. It’s a commendable balance of nurturing talent while providing a platform for real competitive growth.
We note Zeroli’s roots growing up in Milan’s academy since age five and leading the Primavera speak volumes of his potential. Yet he is wise to seek regular senior minutes, illustrating the maturity of his career management.
We believe this loan is significant not only for club football but also for international prospects. Zeroli’s Nigerian eligibility through his mother adds a compelling layer. As he gains Serie A experience, the Super Eagles may benefit from a versatile, tactically astute midfielder.
We think his public acknowledgement of both nationalities reflects a thoughtful, open-minded athlete. Whether he ultimately picks Nigeria or Italy, football wins when multicultural talent flourishes.
We return to where we began: this move sends a message that patience, opportunity and identity matter. Kevin Zeroli’s journey has only just begun.
Did You Know?
- Kevin Zeroli joined AC Milan's youth system in 2010 at just five years old.
- He won AC Milan’s October 2024 "Goal of the Month" award with a spectacular overhead kick in Serie C.
- Zeroli captained Milan’s U19 ("Primavera") side and helped lead them to a UEFA Youth League semi-final.
- As of late May 2025, he has made eight Serie A appearances for Monza but is yet to score.
- Despite featuring for Italy at U19 and U20 levels, FIFA rules permit him to switch international allegiance before playing at senior level.
