He made his Serie A debut at the age of 17 on October 22,2005, then also making his debut at the European level in the in the UEFA Cup 2006-07, scoring also two goals.
He made his Serie A debut at the age of 17 on October 22,2005. Paponi, considered one of the most talented Italian youth strikers, made his debut at the European level in the in the UEFA Cup 2006-07, scoring also two goals.