10th Davide Nuzzo International Tournament

The tenth edition of the Davide Nuzzo International Trophy marked a historic milestone for the event, confirming its standing in international youth football.

Over four days, from 23 to 26 May 2024, the city of Arezzo welcomed 32 teams from 12 nations, with more than 500 young Under-12 players and around 3,000 people among families, coaches, officials and fans.

A top-class international line-up, with prestigious clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter, Napoli, Roma, Fiorentina, PSV Eindhoven, Club Brugge and Dynamo Kyiv, alongside leading amateur clubs.

The title went to Fiorentina after a thrilling final against Napoli, which ended 2-2 and was decided 6-5 on penalties.

Among the highlights of the edition were the presence of Inter legend Javier Zanetti, together with his wife Paula, and the charity initiative for the PUPI Foundation, which further enhanced the social side of the event.

The tenth anniversary was much more than a sporting event: a chance to meet, share and show solidarity, bringing clubs, cultures and generations together through the values of football.

Ten years of emotion, passion and memory. A journey of growth that keeps the memory of Davide Nuzzo alive, turning every edition into an unforgettable experience for hundreds of young players.

Final standings

• Gold group: 1st ACF Fiorentina, 2nd SSC Napoli
• Silver group: 1st Club Brugge

Special awards

• Fair Play Trophy: FC Internazionale Milano and ACF Fiorentina
• Best Supporters Award: Malmö FF
• Social Award: FC Dynamo Kyiv
• Fair Play Moment Award: Luciano Alberto – Tor Tre Teste

At the end of the match, despite his team’s defeat and some protests from the stands, Luciano Alberto went over to the referee to congratulate him, urging him not to be swayed by complaints from parents and supporters and acknowledging the fairness of his refereeing. A gesture of great sportsmanship, respect and genuine fair play.

Individual awards · Professional clubs

• Best Goalkeeper: Lasse Tyralla – Borussia Dortmund
• Best Defender: Karou Kaba Bagate – PSV Eindhoven
• Top 9 – Best Players: Joris Manzila – Club Brugge, Rayan Reguig – AS Roma, Mario Tambaro – SSC Napoli, Gabriel Sulic – Malmö FF, Lorenzo Spada – AC Monza
• Top Scorer: Omar Canu – ACF Fiorentina
• Best Player: Mattia Fazzalari – Juventus FC
• Best Coach: Lorenzo Niello – Juventus FC

Individual awards · Amateur clubs

• Best Goalkeeper: Leonardo Rossi – Savio
• Best Defender: Alain De Bernardo – Micri
• Best Midfielder: Davide Paccanelli – Accademia Inter
• Top Scorers: Raffaele Carra – Blue Devils, Francesco Navarra – Levante
• Best Player: Islam Alshimbayev – Aibyn
• Best Coach: Roberto Lori – Savio