Palmeiras academy graduate called up to Italy squad | OneFootball

Trained in the youth ranks of Palmeiras, the defender Fellipe Jack, currently at Como 1907 in Italy, is experiencing a special moment in his career. The young 18-year-old defender has been called up by the Italian Under-20 national team for friendly matches against England and Germany in September.

Preparation for the World Cup

The commitments mark the beginning of Azzurrina's preparation for the Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Chile from September 27 to October 19. Italy is in Group D, alongside Argentina, Australia, and Cuba.

The coach Carmine Nunziata, who returns to lead the category after a stint with the Under-21 team, called up 27 athletes for the training and match period. Among them is Fellipe, who left Palmeiras in 2024 heading to Como 1907 in Italy. After a year on loan, the club exercised the purchase option and signed a permanent contract with the defender until 2028.

The young defender had already been noticed by the Italian Under-19 team at the beginning of the season and, with solid performances in Italian football, also gained space in the Under-20 team. His call-up is another important step in the career of an athlete who stood out in the Palmeiras youth system for his leadership and quality in ball distribution.

Fellipe Jack will now have the chance to showcase his quality in high-level friendlies: against England on September 5 at the Chesterfield FC Stadium, and against Germany on September 9 in Reutlingen.

Journey at Palmeiras

Trained at Verdão, Fellipe experienced the golden years of the youth categories, collecting significant titles with a team that made history. Between 2022 and 2023, he was part of the group that won the Copinha, the Under-20 Brasileirão, and various achievements in the São Paulo scene, sharing the locker room with great Palmeiras talents like Endrick, Luís Guilherme, and Estêvão.

Therefore, the player was not utilized in Abel Ferreira's team.

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