
Simone Pafundi
Sampdoria/M/
Player Info
Simone Pafundi is a highly-talented Italian attacking midfielder currently playing for Serie B club U.C. Sampdoria, widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in European football. The 19-year-old playmaker, born on May 14, 2006, stands at 166 cm and carries a market value of €5 million, a testament to his immense potential. Pafundi's career has been marked by early breakthroughs; he made his professional debut for Udinese at just 15 years old, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in Serie A, and later earned a senior call-up to the Italian national team, making him one of the youngest Azzurri debutants in history. His main honors include being part of Italy's youth setups and winning the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2023, where his creativity was pivotal. Known for his low center of gravity, exquisite dribbling, and eye for a decisive pass, Pafundi's style draws comparisons to other technically gifted Italian number 10s. His move to Sampdoria is seen as a key step for regular first-team football, as he looks to fulfill his potential and become a mainstay for both his club and the Italian national team in the years to come.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/29
Loan Ended
2025/08/21
Loan
2024/12/30
Loan Ended
2024/01/24
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
21
Games Started
10
Minutes Per Game
934
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
39
Accurate Passes Per Game
278
Key Passes Per Game
26
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
25
Accurate Crosses Per Game
16
Success Dribbles Per Game
16
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
9
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
6
Be Fouled Per Game
30



