Nazionale U16

22 players called up for double-friendly header with Spain on 19 and 21 September

The Azzurrini, who started their season off against England in August, now take on the Spanish counterparts in Albir

Thursday, September 14, 2023

22 players called up for double-friendly header with Spain on 19 and 21 September

After their two friendlies against England in August, the first a 3-1 win and the second drawn 1-1, the Under-16 National side will soon be back in action when they face Spain in two testing friendlies in Albir on Tuesday 19 (18:00 CEST) and Thursday 21 September (10:30 CEST).

22 players, all born in 2008, have been called by Coach Daniele Zoratto. They will meet up on Sunday 17 September in Fiumicino (RM) before flying to Spain the following day.

Squad List: 

Goalkeepers: Raffaele Huli (Juventus), Alessandro Longoni (Milan);

Defenders: Leonardo Noah Bovio (Inter), Lorenzo Calvani (Lazio), Federico Ciucci (Lazio), Thomas Lissi (Inter), Mattia Marello (Udinese), Andrea Natali (Barcelona), Luca Reggiani (Sassuolo), Samuele Tavanti (Empoli);

Midfielders: Cristian Bagordo (Empoli), Nicolò Ballabio (Monza), Oliver Blini (Empoli), Danilo Busiello (Empoli), Christian Comotto (Milan), Pietro La Torre (Inter), Simone Lontani (Milan), Vincenzo Prisco (Napoli);

Forwards: Thomas Campaniello (Empoli), Cristian Carrara (Inter), Samuele Inácio (Atalanta), Edoardo Zanaga (Empoli).

Staff - Coach: Daniele Zoratto; Assistant coach: Davide Cei; Fitness coach: Luca Coppari; Goalkeeping coach: Stefano Baroncini; Match analyst: Luca Dalmasso; Doctors: Sofia Calaciura Clarich and Attilio Romano; Nutritionist: Dennis Dell'Unto; Physiotherapist: Manolo Ruggiero; Secretary: Aldo Blessich.