Ekhator Makes History: Genoa's Youngest Debutant for Italy
Jeff Ekhator enters Genoa's history books: at just 17 years old, he becomes the club's youngest player ever to debut for the Italian national team, breaking the previous record held by Seydou Fini.
Genoa's emerging talent has written a memorable chapter in the Ligurian club's storied history. Jeff Ekhator, just 17 years old, earned his first call-up to the Italian national team and made his debut wearing the Azzurri shirt, becoming the youngest player in Genoa's history to achieve this milestone.
The previous record belonged to Seydou Fini, who now passes the torch to the young Ekhator. A testament to the crystalline talent that characterizes this 2007-born prospect, destined to represent one of the pillars of Italy's generation looking toward the 2030 World Cup.