Juventus Primavera, under the guidance of Francesco Magnanelli, have made an impressive start to the season, showcasing a significant improvement from the previous year when Paolo Montero was at the helm. This progress has reignited hopes within the Bianconeri management for a return to competitiveness that has been absent in Turin for some time. Currently third in the standings, just three points behind league leaders Roma, Juventus boasts the most prolific attack in the tournament with 16 goals scored.
Calciomercato report that one of the standout performers in Magnanelli’s 3-4-2-1 system is Alessio Vacca, whose career trajectory has finally reached a turning point. Born in 2005, Vacca hails from Trecate and developed his skills in the Novara youth system, where he caught the attention of top Serie A clubs. At 14, he joined Juventus, the team he supported, due to restrictions on inter-regional transfers for young players.
Vacca’s goal-scoring prowess in the Juventus youth ranks led to a loan spell at Monza’s Primavera 2 side, where he impressed with 14 goals and 5 assists. Upon his return to Juventus, he quickly established himself as a key player in the Primavera squad under Montero’s guidance, even earning a call-up to the Italian youth national team under Bernardo Corradi.
However, a severe muscle injury in February sidelined Vacca for over 210 days. Despite this setback, Juventus demonstrated their faith in his potential by offering him his first three-year professional contract in May.
Vacca’s development plan includes a stint with the Primavera team, where he has already notched 2 goals and 2 assists this season, before an anticipated promotion to Juventus Next Gen to gain experience in professional football.
While training with the first team, Vacca has been studying Dusan Vlahovic’s movements, although their playing styles differ significantly. Vacca cites Karim Benzema as his idol, but his characteristics are more reminiscent of a young Dries Mertens – versatile enough to play as a second striker or winger, yet with a keen eye for goal that allows him to operate as an atypical center-forward.
