Catanzaro's Pafundi starts for Italy U20 against Germany

Simone Pafundi, Catanzaro's forward, started the friendly match between Italy's under-20 side and Germany. The choice reflects the coaching staff's confidence in the Calabrian player, deemed worthy of a starting berth in a high-profile encounter.

The clash against the Germans represents an important test for the young Azzurri, a chance to gauge their value on the international stage. Pafundi was given the opportunity to showcase his abilities in a match that is part of the youth national team's development schedule.