Introduction
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1️⃣ Pio Francesco Esposito (Alessandro De Felice)
2025 was without a doubt the year Pio Esposito. The striker, born in 2005, at the age of just 20, first led Spezia to promotion to Serie A (just missed out in the final stretch) and then made a huge leap at the San Siro, between Inter and the national team. But the young striker was ready and demonstrated technical, physical and mental qualities, but above all, an excellent goal-scoring instinct.
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Consistently his first goals came from Inter and at the Club World Cup (against River Plate), in Serie A (against Cagliari), in the Champions League (with Union SG), National team (against Estonia), at the San Siro (against Norway with Italy and with Inter against Venice) and in the Coppa Italia (again against the Venetians). A purebred striker with a fearsome scoring instinct and a strong, decisive character: 2025 was undoubtedly the year of dazzling talent for Pio Esposito.
2️⃣ Nico Paz (Alessio D'Errico)
Niko Paz Probably one of the few players in this Serie A who can be bet on for a bright future at the top of world football. Crystal clear class combined with impressive tactical growth makes the Argentine a beacon for an ambitious team like Como. With numbers worthy of the best player in Europe, real Madrid academy Product has proven itself to be more than just a “simple” number 10 with class.
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Paz is a complete footballer, physically equipped to handle the pace of Europe's top leagues, and is a joy to watch. His number of goals and assists places him firmly among best in Serie Aand it feels like he could leave his mark on the European giant even now with the number 10 on his back. From Real Madrid to play, not just to add to his resume.
3️⃣ MARCO PALESTRA (Diego D'Avanzo)
Of course, Niko Paz and Kenan Yildiz or Pio Esposito are certainly the most determined young players in Serie A, but let's give credit to the real revelation of this Serie A: Marco Palestra. The Cagliari winger, owned by Atalanta, arrived with an excellent pedigree and excellent reviews from youth insiders (picked in Fantasy at number 1, I'm last), but no one expected such an effect.
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The figures are impressive, and the numbers confirm this: only 2% of players in his position in Europe have completed more dribbles and “progressive dribbling of the ball at the feet.” In all respects, Palestra is already a European level player, as Pisacane confirms: “Palaestra is a boy of extremely high qualities.”. If he is not already the best young player overall, he will certainly be the surprise of 2025 in Serie A.
4️⃣ Kenan Yuldiz (Emanele Garbato)
In Serie A, where they constantly complain about the lack of talent, Kenan Yildiz is an excellent exception. Born 2005 This is the most striking product of the successful combination of youth sector and Next Gen that Juventus has implemented in recent years, the only great talent that the club has decided to retain. He repays them with goals, assists and increased consistency in matches.
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He may not be the fittest young player in the league, not least because the competition is tough, but he is certainly a boy capable of making the most important plays, even at a club like Juventus where the pressure is like no other. In the most difficult situation in Italy, the Turk is already the undisputed player of the team. best player. Now he needs to be secured by extending his contract.
5️⃣ Francesco Pio Esposito (Marco Alessandri)
There was indecision between Esposito and Bartesaghi, but since the Rossonero only broke out in the last half of 2025… I say Francesco Pio Esposito.
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The Inter striker's season will be remembered for a long time: 17 goals in Serie B with Spezia, then the Club World Cup with Inter and his debut for the national team with a goal.
The term “predefined“is often overused, but perhaps this time it is appropriate.
Thanks to Inter for raising such a strong boy and bringing him to the team at the right time, when Thuram and Lautaro were needed hungry players willing to do anything to honor the shirt. The future is secured, but even the present is not bad at all.
6️⃣ Kenan Yildiz (Matteo Rimoldi)
Embracing the legacy Alessandro Del Piero in just 19 years it was far from easy, but Kenan Yildiz has been living under the label for a long time predefined. He didn't grow up in Juventus youth academy, but his arrival on a free transfer in 2017 it was enough for him to fully absorb and embody Bianconeri valueswhich he now proudly presents.
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captain's armbandworn several times, it is no coincidence: Yildiz, despite his young age, is already recognized leader in the locker room. A status created primarily by outstanding 2025. WITH Thiago Motta he earned usual starting place and never let him go, tying together a series high-level performances even in a context that was far from simple, marked three coaching changes in a season and a half.
Now, with the arrival Luciano SpallettiTurkish talent has a chance to the final leap in quality. “He doesn't know how good he is“, the Tuscan coach praised him. But in reality, Yildiz is at heart fully aware of this. He earns too little be face of Juventus. update could become cherry on top 2025 in frame or the best way to start 2026 as stated protagonist.
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For Kenan Yildiz, it was a year of dedication not only to Juventus, but also to world football. The Turkish talent has made a decisive qualitative leap, becoming a technical and emotional reference point for the Bianconeri. Goals, assists and decisive plays marked a season that often depended on his intuition, even in the most difficult moments of Juventus' changing form. Yildiz took charge, made an impact in key matches and stepped up when needed. Consistent in play, decisive in key matches, he has established himself as one of the best in the group, and at times simply irreplaceable.
8️⃣ Nico Paz (Damiano Benzoni)
There is no denying that Nico Paz reconciled us with football and Serie A: exciting talent who has forcefully captured the attention of the football world, fueling constant transfer rumors about when he will return to his parent club Real Madrid, who are watching from Spain and rubbing their hands despite the abundance of his positions. What is certain is that like a starlet gave us a lot of football magic, a cultural left foot and a vision of the game that leaves us speechless.
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But first of all he showed head level– the maturity of a player who has already grown, despite his age, the ability to carry the team on his shoulders and the tenacity that allows him to play all over the field, fight for every ball and be constantly decisive. Whether that will be enough to earn him a starting spot at Real Madrid (and who knows, he'll one day get the number 10 shirt in Argentina) remains to be seen. What is certain is that Paz has found the right stage to grow and shine.
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