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News9 November 2026

D'Uffizi called up by Italy Under 21: First senior call for Ascoli's striker

The Ascoli forward, who has just surpassed 100 appearances in the Bianconero shirt, receives his first call-up to Baldini's youth national team. He will join the squad at Tirrenia for two prestigious friendlies against France and Belgium.

Simone D'Uffizi has earned his first call-up to Italy's Under 21 national team. The Ascoli striker, born in 2004, has been selected by coach Silvio Baldini and will join the Azzurrini at the Centro di Preparazione Olimpica di Tirrenia. This marks his maiden senior youth international recognition.

The squad will face France on 13 November at the "Le Basser" stadium in Laval, followed by a clash against Belgium on 16 November at the "Picchi" in Livorno. Both matches will be broadcast on Rai 2. The call-up represents a milestone for D'Uffizi, who has recently reached 100 appearances in the Ascoli shirt, a testament to the daily commitment of the club's coaching staff in developing his potential. The forward joins a roster featuring emerging talents from top Italian and European clubs.

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Source: PICENOTIME