Alessandro Crimaldi, a promising Italian-German talent born in 2007, is making waves in the football world. The young attacker, currently playing for Bochum, has recently debuted for the Italian national team, wearing the coveted number 10 jersey.
Calciomercato detail how Crimaldi was born in Würzburg, Bavaria, to an Italian father and German mother. His football journey began early with Würzburg Kickers before catching the eye of Wolfsburg at just 14 years old. A left-footed player who often operates on the right wing, Crimaldi has been gradually transitioning into a second striker role.
The 2023-24 season marked Crimaldi’s breakthrough. Playing for Wolfsburg’s U17 team, he notched an impressive 18 goals and 16 assists in just 26 games. His move to Bochum and promotion to the U19 squad hasn’t dampened his form, with 4 goals and 7 assists in 12 matches already this season.
Stylistically, Crimaldi has drawn comparisons to both Arjen Robben and Domenico Berardi. Like Berardi, he excels in dribbling, possesses good pace, and demonstrates exceptional shooting ability, often taking set-pieces and penalties.
Italy managed to secure Crimaldi’s allegiance despite Germany’s initial interest. After making his debut for Germany’s U17 team, Italy convinced him to switch, offering a more central role in their youth setup. He recently donned the number 10 shirt for Italy’s U18 team in a 0-0 draw against Spain.
Juventus and Bologna are among the clubs closely monitoring Crimaldi’s progress. Bologna was impressed during a summer tournament, while Juventus, known for their strong scouting network in Germany, has been tracking him for over a year.
