Historic Debut: Youngest Professional Player in Italian Women's Football

La 16enne Morena Gianfico
La 16enne Morena Gianfico
Sunday 4 February 2024, 17:09
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Historic debut. The coach Biagio Seno did not hesitate to throw the 16-year-old Morena Gianfico into the mix at the momentary 1-0 in favor of Sassuolo over Napoli Women. The number 99 debuted in Serie A at the Enzo Ricci stadium, replacing Alice Giai at the 77th minute. Certainly good news in the blue house, considering the fact that the footballer originally from Pozzuoli is the youngest professional to have debuted in the top scenario after the apprenticeship contract signed last week with the Neapolitan club, chaired by Alessandro Maiello.

Gianfico tried to make her contribution on the field, trying to take the chance to snatch the draw after a not impeccable exit of the French Solene Durand.

And good news comes from the youth sector, which is reaping great satisfaction with the Primavera of Peppe Abbondanza, son of the late Sandro. The young blues occupy the first position in the standings with the Primavera 2: ten victories and a draw the progress report. Also noteworthy is that three players have debuted in the National team: Gabriella Langella in the under 17, Marianna Arciprete and Vittoria De Gregorio in the under 16.

The debut in the first team of the 16-year-old Gianfico, the youngest professional in Italy, is not an isolated case, because Langella debuted in the Coppa Italia against Roma: first leg ended with the success of captain Paola Di Marino and her teammates 2-0 on the yellow-reds at the Giuseppe Piccolo stadium in Cercola.

Finally, the call-up of another young blue, Simona De Rosa, for the under 15 national team stage in Tirrenia. That of Napoli Women a nursery full of young talents.

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