Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito has officially entered the history books by recording the best goals-per-minute ratio ever seen for the Italy national team.
The 21-year-old forward has achieved a prolific scoring rate of one goal every 88 minutes during his international career, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
This efficiency places him at the top of the all-time charts, surpassing several renowned figures who previously dominated the national team rankings.
Esposito has netted nine goals in just 14 appearances for his country, including two goals scored during a 3-1 victory over France at the San Siro, as detailed by Goal.
His current strike rate comfortably outpaces Enrico Chiesa, who previously held the record by averaging a goal every 91 minutes throughout his career.
The young striker has also eclipsed the efficiency marks of legendary Italian forwards such as Luigi Riva and Silvio Piola.
Riva, the all-time leading scorer for the Azzurri with 35 goals, maintained an average of one goal every 106 minutes, per the Yahoo Sports article.
Piola, who ranks third on the all-time scoring list with 30 goals, averaged a strike every 103 minutes.
Another notable figure on the list is Julio Libonatti, who scored 15 goals in 17 games between 1926 and 1932 at a rate of one every 102 minutes.
Following his recent penalty success against France, as highlighted by Goal, Esposito faces the challenge of maintaining this momentum over a longer period.
Experts note that sustaining such a high frequency of scoring will be a monumental task as his career progresses.
The forward must now focus on translating his ruthless international form into consistent club performances to secure a regular starting berth.
If the Inter star continues to find the back of the net with this frequency, he could eventually challenge the overall goalscoring record held by Riva.
For now, the young player remains a vital asset for the national team as he aims to build upon his record-breaking start.