Serie A keeps producing young talent. Despite fierce competition from the Premier League and La Liga, Italy remains a footballing school of excellence. Even abroad, scouts are closely following these prospects: just look at how even the MLS odds factor in emerging names for future transfers. Many of these youngsters, developed through youth academies and strategic loans, are now gaining playing time and visibility. Some have already made a name for themselves, others are just getting started. Let’s discover the most exciting profiles of the 2024/2025 season.
The Youngsters Already Shining
You don’t need to look far to find hot names. At 22, Tommaso Baldanzi (Roma) is already a key player in Claudio Ranieri’s setup. Fine technique, vision, and above all, personality: he isn’t afraid to play a risky vertical pass under pressure. With 31 league caps to his name this season, he’s among the best young midfielders in the league.
Another name worth attention is Michael Kayode (Brentford, on loan from Fiorentina). Born in 2004, he’s a modern full-back with pace, driven crosses, and clean defensive work. Although Raffaele Palladino did not give him consistent chances, European scouts are already circling.
Eager to Explode
Beyond the already known players, there’s a group of youngsters just waiting for their breakthrough. One of them: Cher Ndour (Fiorentina). After a stint at Benfica, the boy who grew up between Brescia and Atalanta is starting to get minutes. A physically strong midfielder with a smooth touch. He keeps it simple, but when he drives the ball forward, he’s dangerous.
Watch out also for Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna). A box-to-box midfielder with solid movement and timing, he’s racked up important minutes under both Thiago Motta and vincenzo Italiano. His growth has been steady and disciplined, making him a reliable piece in the squad.
Here are three reasons why these young players could soon make a leap:
- Tactical adaptability: they know how to switch roles depending on the team’s needs.
- Winning mentality: trained in elite academies, they don’t crack under pressure.
- Hunger to stand out: for them, every minute on the pitch is a shot to prove themselves.
These traits, combined with consistency, help them draw attention well beyond Italian borders.
New Talents to Watch
Serie A never fails to surprise. Every season brings out new names—maybe less known to the public, but already tracked by insiders. For example:
- Francesco Camarda (Milan): 16 years old, a natural. Record-breaking debut and a scoring machine in the youth ranks.
- Simone Pafundi (Udinese): pure playmaker, with classic No.10 vision and flair.
- Emanuele Valeri (Parma): left-back, steady progress and solid reliability.
Different types of players, but they share one thing: their clubs believe in them and are investing time without rushing.
Conclusion
Serie A, long criticized for not giving youngsters a real chance, is turning the tide. More and more clubs are choosing to build around homegrown or carefully scouted talent. This balance of patience and bravery is starting to pay off. Don’t be surprised if one of these players soon stars in the Champions League or wears the Azzurri shirt. And maybe, with them, Italian football will reclaim some of its old glory.