Sassuolo winger Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine while driving | OneFootball

Sassuolo winger and Australia international Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped while driving over the speed limit during his summer break in Sydney.

Report: Volpato tests positive for cocaine after being caught speeding

According to reports from The Guardian, Volpato was stopped while driving his BMW Coupe at 109 km/h, almost 50 km/h higher than the designated speed limit.

Volpato, 22, reportedly took a roadside drugs test, which has allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine. A secondary sample has been taken and sent off for further analysis. Local authorities have confirmed that they will continue with their investigations.

The incident occurred at around 1.10 local time in the early hours of Friday morning.

As things stand, Volpato has not been charged with a criminal offence, but has reportedly had his international driver’s license suspended for six months, which prohibits him from driving in New South Wales.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: #7 of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Sassuolo Calcio at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Volpato was born and raised in Australia, but is of Italian descent and represented the Azzurri at U19, U20 and 21 level. He switched his allegiance back to Australia just before the beginning of the 2026 World Cup.