Youth Academy Roundup (11/01/2026)
How the Nerazzurri youngsters fared this weekend
Two wins on Sardinian soil got the youth sector’s weekend off to a flying start: on Saturday against Cagliari, the U16s ran out 6-1 winners (Percassi with a brace, plus goals from Torrente, Cappellato and Odje, along with an own goal), while the U15s claimed a 3-0 victory, with Morgano, Prendi and Giustacchini all on the scoresheet. Moving on to Sunday, for the U18s claimed a thrilling 4-3 win at Genoa, thanks to goals from Ciapini, Rinaldi, Franchini and Kolakovic; while at the Centro Bortolotti, the U17s put on a goal fest, beating Südtirol 7-3: Paganotti and Cavalleri both scored braces, with Gerri, Meneguzzo and Percassi also on the scoresheet. The Primavera, meanwhile, will play in a Monday morning fixture at the Centro Bortolotti against Lecce, with kick-off at 11:00 CET.
As for the women’s setup, the Under 15 made a strong start to the play-offs for a place in the Interregional Phase. On matchday one of a four-team group, the Nerazzurre swept past Arsaghese 8-0 in Brembate: Centonze and Cocca both grabbed braces, with further goals from Valecchi, Borghetti, Muttoni and Rojas.
THE OUTCOMES
MEN'S SIDES
PRIMAVERA Atalanta vs Lecce (Monday 12/01 - KO 11:00 CET - CS Bortolotti, Ciserano-Zingonia).
UNDER-18s Genoa 3-4 Atalanta (Ciapini, Rinaldi, Franchini lKolakovic).
UNDER-17s Atalanta 7-3 Südtirol (2 Paganotti, 2 Cavalleri, Gerri, Meneguzzo, Percassi).
UNDER-16s Cagliari 1-6 Atalanta (2 Percassi, Torrente, Cappellato, Odje, Own goal).
UNDER-15s Cagliari 0-3 Atalanta (Morgano, Prendi, Giustacchini).
WOMEN'S SIDES
UNDER-15s Atalanta 8-0 Arsaghese (2 Centonze, 2 Cocca, Valecchi, Borghetti, Muttoni, Rojas.)