Transfers
Doumbia makes history: first Champions goal with Sporting
Italian midfielder scores against Lens after a meteoric rise: from Venezia to debut with Mancini in just a few months.
Issa Doumbia
ClubSporting CP
PositionCentrocampista
Born2003 · 23 y/o
WhereAbroad
In 203027 y/o
◉ Latest performances
27 September 2026
— Belgio
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Lanciato dal ct Mancini nel match contro il Belgio come parte del rinnovamento della nazionale.
source: Mowmag.com◉ News on Doumbia
News
Doumbia finds his way: the midfielder Italy had overlooked
From Serie C to international stage in two years. The midfielder impresses in Nations League and justifies Sporting Lisbon's investment, which had foreseen what others missed.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · October 12, 2026
Italian youth teams secure victories and young talents receive recognition. A day that celebrates the work of the Italian youth system.
News
Nations League, Italy's young talents deliver
Recent international matches showcase a promising generation of defenders and forwards who could shape Italian football's near future.
Editorial
The courage of youth: Italy finds its face again
Baldini's Under-21s rout Poland to reach the Euros, Mancini's Italy is reborn in four games. The common thread is the youngsters.
News
Mancini builds on youth: Kayode and Pio Esposito among the selected
The national team coach relies on a rising generation of talents. Among the names are Kayode, Romano, Doumbia, Vergara and the Esposito brothers.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · September 30, 2026
Bergamo continues to be a thriving academy for Italian talents, while positive signals are arriving from multiple Under teams. Here's what happened today in the landscape of young Italian prospects.
Transfers
Albinoleffe, Malenchini reveals the early steps of Pessina, Doumbia and Zoma
The Bergamo academy director retraces the debuts of three talents wearing the Yashin shirt, telling how their youth sector journey began.
Performance
Mancini debuts new Italian talents against Belgium
Mancini fields Doumbia, Zoma and Inacio against Belgium. A decisive test to understand whether Italy's renovation project has truly begun.