Made in Seixal! Benfica talent takes Italy to under-19 tournament | OneFootball

Federico Coletta helped the Italian national team secure a place at the next Under-19 European Championship, which will take place in 2028. After playing an important role in the previous match, the Benfica gem once again proved decisive, despite Italy’s draw against Turkey (1-1).

After starting in the first Elite Round match three days ago, the midfielder, who has also been impressing for Benfica, was once again in the starting line-up for the Azzurri and remained on the pitch until he was substituted in the 72nd minute.

The Italian side were the first to take the lead, in the 33rd minute, thanks to a thunderous strike from Samuele Inácio, a Borussia Dortmund player. The Under-19 footballer’s goal allowed the Azzurri to go into half-time leading 1-0.

In the second half, around the 62nd minute, Turkey managed to equalise, but the score did not change again. In the end, Turkey’s elimination was confirmed. Although both teams finished the Elite Round with seven points, the Italians progressed on goal difference.

Federico Coletta, it should be remembered, was signed in the final days of the summer transfer window from Roma’s youth ranks. So far, the midfielder has played for Benfica’s Under-19 and Under-23 sides, where he has stood out. Recently, the youngster received high praise from the Italian press.

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