15-year-old Camarda became youngest player to make Milan and Serie A debut

Francesco Camarda, just 15 years old, became the youngest player to make his debut in the history of Milan and Serie A on Saturday after playing a few minutes in the 'Rossoneri's victory against Fiorentina.

The young Lombardy star was called up for the game against the 'Viola' due to several injuries in Pioli's team. With Rafael Leao and Okafor injured, the latter during the international break, and Giroud suspended, the coach decided to make use of the youth player, as he only had Jovic as a first team striker.

It was a surprise call-up and the young player, aware that he could go down in history, captured the moment in the moments before kick-off. There were doubts about his participation, as Fiorentina, despite trailing 1-0 after Theo Hernandez's penalty goal, were putting the 'Rossoneri' on the ropes.

However, the striker got the call from his coach and came on after 83 minutes to replace Jovic. San Siro rose to its feet to welcome the Milan star, who broke a double record at the age of 15 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Wisdom Amey's record, who made his debut for Bologna at the age of 15 years and 274 days in May 2021, is now a thing of the past. Paolo Maldini's one, who made his first appearance for the 'Rossoneri' at 16 years, 6 months and 25 days, was broken too. Camarda, born in 2008, has just written his name in the history of Italian football and Milan.

 

November 25, 2023