In domestic football, the talent pipeline has dried up significantly over recent seasons. Data from the CIES Football Observatory reveals that between 2020 and 2025, Italy exported a mere 413 players globally, placing 24th behind nations such as Japan, Russia, and the United States, whereas Europe’s other major leagues each generated over 1,000 exports. Furthermore, domestic clubs allocated just 1.9 per cent of total Serie A playing time to eligible under-21 athletes throughout 2025—a figure surpassing only the United Arab Emirates Pro League among the world’s top 50 divisions. This domestic stagnation was reinforced by an over-reliance on aging stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric,
Azzurri’s campaign enters round two! Could this manager galvanize fresh talent?
Leave a Reply