Riccardo Braschi

Executive Summary

Riccardo Braschi, born on 24 August 2006, is a centre-forward for FC Thun. He came through the Fiorentina academy and made senior appearances for Fiorentina before moving to the Swiss Super League, where he is currently establishing himself with limited minutes early in the 2026-2027 campaign.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

Right-footed and 190 cm tall, Braschi operates naturally as a central striker and has also been listed as able to play left wing and trequartista. He is described as a forward with movement and aerial threat, with comparisons drawn to Edinson Cavani. His profile points to a physical presence up front and a youth pedigree marked by an idolisation of Gabriel Batistuta.

Career and Recent Context

He joined Swiss Super League club Thun on a permanent basis at the start of the following season. In the 2026-2027 Super League season he has featured from the bench with appearances against Schaffhausen, FC Twente, FC Zürich, St. Gallen and Lech Poznań, and has also been involved in Conference League fixtures.

Transfers and Outlook

Braschi’s contract with FC Thun runs until 30 June 2029. The next competitive test is the Conference League fixture against Hajduk Split, with regular minutes in the Super League remaining the key factor for his development at Thun.