Biennial 24-team tournament. Europe qualifies via the previous year's U19 Euro — which makes the Wales tournament count double. 2027 host TBC.
| 2015 | Serbia |
| 2017 | England |
| 2019 | Ukraine |
| 2023 | Uruguay |
| 2025 | Morocco |
Never won: Italy's best is the 2023 final, lost 1-0 to Uruguay. The 2007-2008 generation (Coletta, Inacio, Natali) can seek revenge.
The former Milan prospect is struggling for playing time at Como despite Fabregas's summer commitment. The Spanish coach believes in his abilities, but patience will be key as it was for Baturina.
Italian youth teams secure victories and young talents receive recognition. A day that celebrates the work of the Italian youth system.
The former player analyzes prospects from Champions League sides. Pio Esposito compared to Toni, Liberali hailed as future star despite competition.
Between national team call-ups, surprises in youth football and an episode of violence affecting the sport, a busy day in the landscape of young Italian talent.
Alessio Cacciamani and Andrea Natali feature in the ranking of Italy's best young footballers according to TUTTOmercatoWEB. The list highlights the strength of Italy's youth development in the 26-30 positions.
Inter's young striker scores in Italy U20's 3-0 win over France.
The young Calabrian prospect earned a starting role in the Azzurri's U20 friendly match.
The coach thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. A chance for Cissè, first call-up for the young Rossoneri prospect.
Samuele Inacio discusses his journey through Borussia Dortmund's academy system and his ambitions with Italy's national team. An interview on the present and prospects of a young Italian footballer abroad.
The Bianconeri had targeted Samuele Inacio in the transfer market, but ultimately chose Jeff Ekhator as an alternative solution.
Mancini fields Doumbia, Zoma and Inacio against Belgium. A decisive test to understand whether Italy's renovation project has truly begun.
The coach has finalized his squad selection for the Belgium match. Four promising youngsters tracked by Italian Next Gen have been left out of the call-up.
Coach Baldini thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. New opportunities for emerging players in the national project.
Faticanti and Moruzzi called up to Under 21, Martinelli to Under 20. The Irpinian club confirms its ability to produce interesting profiles for Italian youth selections.
The Federation relies on second-tier talents: Pafundi, Rao and Rispoli are among the called-up players. A sign of the growing importance of Serie B in the development of young Italian players.
Lulli, Cichella, Reggiani and Liberali receive their first call-up in blue towards Euro 2027. The coach continues building his team.
The Calabrian club solidifies its role as a springboard for promising young talent in Serie B. Pafundi follows in the footsteps of those who came before him through the youth ranks.
The Italy coach announces first call-ups with three fresh faces. Retegui in doubt, decision on Cisse.
The Italian federation has announced the squad for the tournament in Croatia. No players from Milan in the selection.
Leonardo Noah Bovio leads Inter U23's back line in Serie C. Iddrissou begins on the bench.
A day of young Italians standing out between Primavera and foreign market moves. Here's what happened in the Italian academy scene.
Following a disciplinary incident with Borussia Dortmund, the Italian forward scores twice and finds the net again.
Among young Azzurri talents, Cissè stands out at Milan, while Kouadio impresses at Monza and Italians abroad continue to shine.
The young Como talent gains confidence within the Rossoneri environment. Coach Cesc Fabregas recognizes the midfielder's qualities and puts him in contention for the starting lineup.
Market moves and negotiations for the talents of Italy's next generation: from Napoli to Parma, passing through Inter and Genoa.
Inter Primavera coach Chivu relies on young Italian prospects in the clash against Manchester City. Two emerging Azzurri talents in the spotlight.
Young talents in the spotlight: from Florenzi's advice to the market moving between Italy and abroad, here's what's brewing.
Italy's coach scrutinises young prospects who could make a difference. Two names stand out among the closely watched talents.
The young Como prospect finds the back of the net with a fine finish. Now it's the midfielder's turn to make an impact.
Samuele Inacio continues his development path with notable performances in the Primavera championship. The young Italian talent keeps sending encouraging signals.
Mattia Liberali impressed in Como's friendly against Villarreal with a strong performance and a notable goal. Coach Fabregas is beginning to explore new tactical options for the young Italian talent.
Inacio dazzles Dortmund in Emirates Cup, Desplanches spurs competition at Frosinone: Italian talents steal the spotlight.
Inacio stands out at Borussia Dortmund, Desplanches challenges Palmisani at Frosinone: Next Gen's moves for 2030.
Five young Italian talents between confirmations and ambitions: from Napoli securing Marianucci to Inter rejecting offers for Iddrissou, up to Lipani dreaming of the National team with Sassuolo.
Inter has decided to keep the young talent, turning down Cologne's approach. A sign of how important the midfielder is to the club's youth development project.
The Italian coach places faith in emerging talents to build the national team project toward 2030. Four names to invest in for the future.
Rao joins Pisa on loan from Napoli, while Mancini banks on young talents Liberali, Leoni and Inacio heading towards 2030.
Como's manager pushes forward with Italian talent development. Beyond Liberali, both Cassano and Rispoli fit into the club's strategy to build a competitive core of homegrown players.
The defender continues his adventure in the Dutch league. The player's choice moves away from a potential return to Italian football.
Young midfielder Andrea Natali leaves Napoli and returns permanently to AZ Alkmaar. His loan spell with the Serie A side comes to an end.
Inter begin preseason with a commanding 16-0 victory over SV Aasen. Francesco Pio Esposito leads the way with five goals, while Frattesi, Diouf and Iddrissou each score twice.
Outstanding display by Inter's youth squad: Topalovic delivers a hat-trick, while Iddrissou and Mosconi stand out in the match.
Andrea Natali will not return to Italy. The young talent will continue his career abroad, with the Netherlands remaining his next professional destination.
Inter sparkles in training with youngsters, Torino welcomes Casadei. Santini analyzes market moves, Benassi bets on Italian talents abroad.
Following Buongiorno's departure, Napoli explores defensive reinforcements. Gatti, Solet, and Tiago Gabriel are under consideration, while Andrea Natali emerges as a prospect for tomorrow.
Andrea Natali shines in Europe, Leoni still sidelined, Comuzzo courted by rivals and young Fiorentina talents in the spotlight. The pieces of the 2030 puzzle continue to take shape.
Five young talents in the spotlight: from Chelsea monitoring our prospects to Torino working on midfield, from Fiorentina pushing for Koleosho to injury concerns at Parma.
Milan aims to secure Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto's futures, determined not to repeat what happened with Mattia Liberali. A defensive strategy to retain their young talents.
The young prospect declines the German move. Inter places trust in the 2006-born player as heir to the offensive talent pipeline.
Good news from Milan for young Rossoneri talents, while Inter eyes Iddrissou. Disappointment for Italy's Under 19 on penalties.
Milan moves in the youth market with interest in Samuele Inacio, while Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto are in contract renewal negotiations.
Milan moves to secure its academy talents. Following concerns over Liberali's status, the Rossoneri aim to lock down Camarda and Comotto's futures.
Plot twists at Milan with Camarda and Comotto secured, while Fiorentina builds its future with Comuzzo and company.
Cagliari are hunting for defensive reinforcements and have identified three young Italian prospects as potential targets. The trio includes Andrea Natali, Filippo Mané and Raphael Kofler.
Juventus moves forward in Muharemovic pursuit, with Mattia Liberali playing a key role in negotiations. Meanwhile, Lucumi is off the table: an agreement has been reached for Joao Mario.
Catanzaro's manager praises the talents of Mattia Liberali and Alphadjo Cissè, hinting that Milan should consider sending the latter on loan to the Calabrian club.
Federico Coletta, the talent impressing with Italy's U19 squad thanks to his ability to break through defensive lines, has moved abroad to accelerate his development.
Italy U19 fails to break through against Croatia at the European Championship. Mosconi and Iddrissou show promise in attack, but the match ends in a scoreless stalemate.
Italy's U19 national team has announced its squad for the Euros: Mattia Liberali stands out as the standout prospect, while Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani are absent from the roster.
The federation chief deflects criticism over the loss of emerging talents like Inacio and Reggiani, arguing the FIGC is not responsible.
The Italian youth national team midfielder prepares for the clash against Ukraine with determination, promising maximum effort in a crucial match for the Azzurri project.
Italy U19 makes a winning start at the European Championship, defeating Serbia with goals from Liberali (penalty) and Iddrissou. A positive result that strengthens the Azzurrini's prospects on the path to 2030.
Cagliari is evaluating two defensive options: Andrea Natali and Raphael Kofler are the main targets under consideration by the Sardinian club during this transfer window.