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.
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
◉ Latest performances
6 October 2026
Catanzaro — Germania
· Italia under 20
Started from the first minute in a prestigious friendly international match.
source: calciocatanzaro.it◉ News on Pafundi
Performance
Catanzaro's Pafundi starts for Italy U20 against Germany
The young Calabrian prospect earned a starting role in the Azzurri's U20 friendly match.
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News
Italy U20, nine Serie B players called up
The Federation relies on second-tier talents: Pafundi, Rao and Rispoli are among the called-up players. A sign of the growing importance of Serie B in the development of young Italian players.
News
Catanzaro becomes Italy's talent factory: Pafundi joins Cissè and Liberali
The Calabrian club solidifies its role as a springboard for promising young talent in Serie B. Pafundi follows in the footsteps of those who came before him through the youth ranks.
News
Catanzaro uncertain on Antonini as Pafundi returns
Calabrian side faces anxious days over Antonini's fitness while Pafundi is back available. Status of Verrengia still unclear.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · September 12, 2026
Young Italian talents in the spotlight between European cups and lower divisions. Latest news on squad lists and market moves.
Performance
Pafundi's Catanzaro debut postponed once again
The young prospect remains sidelined at the Calabrian club. Another delay affects the team's timeline.
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Daily Notebook · September 4, 2026
Between postponed Serie B debuts and transfer choices, young Italian talents continue writing their stories across clubs.
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Daily Notebook · September 2, 2026
Between blue-shirt prospects and market movements, the day offers interesting insights into our young football talents.
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.
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.
Transfers
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
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.