Mattia Mannini (born 8 July 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the under-19 team of Serie A club Roma.[1][2]

Mattia Mannini
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-07-08) 8 July 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Sarzana, Italy
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Roma U19
Number 16
Youth career
Spezia
2020– Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Roma 0 (0)
International career
2021– Italy U16 10 (1)
2022– Italy U17 16 (5)
2023– Italy U18 1 (0)
2023– Italy U19 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:30, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[3]

Club career

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On 14 December 2023, Mannini made his professional debut for Roma, coming on as a substitute for Nicola Zalewski in the 85th minute in a 3–0 UEFA Europa League victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the group stage.[4][5]

Honours

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Individual

  • UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024[6]

References

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  1. ^ "l'instancabile Mattia Mannini". gazzettaregionale.it.
  2. ^ "Chi è Mattia Mannini?". romatoday.it.
  3. ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ^ Juric, Marco (14 December 2023). "Roma-Sheriff 3-0: vince anche lo Slavia, giallorossi ai play-off di Europa League". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  5. ^ Pugliese, Andrea (14 December 2023). "La Roma batte lo Sheriff ma passa come seconda: servono i playoff". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  6. ^ "2024 Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.