Simone Pafundi | Sampdoria | Football Player Stats & Info

Italy

Sampdoria

Simone Pafundi

Sampdoria/M/

Italy

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.

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2026/06/29