Transfers
Pafundi joins Catanzaro: Udinese talent embarks on new challenge
Simone Pafundi is officially a Catanzaro player. The promising youngster leaves Udinese for a new experience in Serie B.
Simone Pafundi
ClubCatanzaro (prestito Udinese)
PositionTrequartista
Born2006 · 20 y/o
WhereSerie B
In 203024 y/o
Value (Transfermarkt, Jul 2026)€4.5M
Market value trend (€M)
2026-042026-07
National team caps
Under 161
Under 175 (4 gol)
Under 1913 (7 gol)
Under 207 (1 gol)
Under 215
Senior team1
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Performance
Pafundi, the precocious talent struggling to find consistency
In 2022, Roberto Mancini gave him his Italy debut at just 16 years old. Today the young winger faces the challenges of football development.
Performance
Pafundi struggles to fulfill early promise after record debut
Simone Pafundi made headlines in 2022 when Mancini gave him an Italy debut at just 16 years old. Now the midfielder is working to rediscover the momentum and spotlight that once seemed inevitable.
Transfers
Pafundi to Catanzaro, deal with Udinese nearing completion
Negotiations between the Calabrian club and Udinese are close to being finalized. The deal is expected to be wrapped up in the coming hours.
Transfers
Pafundi on loan again: Udinese sends him to Sampdoria in Serie B
The young Friuli talent continues his development away from Udine. Sampdoria welcomes the 2006-born player with the aim of giving him experience in the second tier.
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Rao and Pafundi on the move in Serie B
Significant transfers in Italian second division: Emanuele Rao joins Pisa while Simone Pafundi moves to Catanzaro.
Transfers
Sampdoria's Young Talents Head to Avellino: Martinelli and Pafundi on the Move
Sampdoria parts with two promising prospects heading to Avellino. Both Tommaso Martinelli and Simone Pafundi are involved in this transfer operation involving the Genoa-based club.
Transfers
Sampdoria, Pafundi set for Avellino move
Young Sampdoria prospect Simone Pafundi is negotiating a move to Avellino. The transfer follows Martinelli's recent switch to the Campania side.
Transfers
The Carrarese We'd Build: Experience in Defence, Como Talent and Pafundi in Focus
Pianeta Serie B imagines the ideal transfer window for Carrarese, focusing on young prospects like Simone Pafundi and a potential move from Como to strengthen the defence.
Transfers
Pafundi Set for Another Loan Move: Carrara Beckons with Cioffi Connection
Simone Pafundi, following his spell with Sampdoria in Serie A, could be heading out on loan again in Serie B. Carrara emerges as the likely destination, where he would reunite with coach Cioffi.
News
Fiorentina's Young Talents in Limbo: Rubino's Future Uncertain, Pafundi's Loan Path Complicated
The Viola's young prospects face uncertain paths ahead. While Tommaso Rubino's future at the club remains unresolved, Simone Pafundi's loan move to Carrarese encounters fresh complications.
News
The U21s on the road to Euro 2027: the spine of Italy's future national team
Pafundi, Zeroli and Palestra headline the qualifying squads: today's U21 group is the Azzurri core that will dream of the 2030 World Cup.