Mario Barwuah Balotelli (born Mario Barwuah; 12 August 1990) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club A.C. Milan and the Italian national team.

On 1 June 2014, Balotelli was selected in Italy's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In Italy's opening match of the tournament, he scored the team's winning goal in a 2–1 defeat of England on 14 June. After the match against England, Balotelli says playing in the World Cup for the first time was"a wonderful sensation to experience" and dedicated the goal to his future wife.