“Take it easy”: Giacinti on Valentino Catania's Under-15 call-up

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·23 June 2026

“Take it easy”: Giacinti on Valentino Catania's Under-15 call-up

The youth player from the eighth division (2011 age group) was called up to take part in a series of three weekly training sessions at the Lionel Andrés Messi Training Complex that the AFA has in Ezeiza. The one who stepped up to give perspective and keep a cool head about this great moment was Ariel Giacinti, the general coordinator of Tatengue’s youth academy.

In a conversation with Darío Pignata on ADN Gol, the man in charge of the “little factory” explained how they found out about the news and what kind of profile this prospect has, one who travels every day from Santo Tomé to train at the club. Giacinti said the call-up was no coincidence, but rather the result of constant back-and-forth with Enrique Cezana, coordinator of the youth national teams.

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When describing Catania, he did not hesitate to highlight his flair on the ball, his efficiency (he has scored eight goals this year), and his power in one-on-one situations. However, the coordinator emphasized the physical care they have been giving him because of the normal growing pains he is experiencing due to his tall build. For Giacinti, the club’s absolute priority is to support this maturing process without rushing things.

Key quotes from Ariel Giacinti

On Catania’s personality: «He has that typical attitude of someone who is carefree, who is bold when it comes to playing football».
How the youngster plays: «He has refined individual technique, he can play as an attacking midfielder or as an inverted left winger… he is aggressive in one-on-one situations».
Managing his physical growth spurt: «Sometimes he has some growing pains, which are normal at that age… You just have to wait and take it easy with him, it’s part of the maturing process».
What it means for the club: «This is like a confirmation of the work being done… whenever the Argentine National Team at these levels calls up your players, it confirms what is being worked on».

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.