Samuele Inacio


Samuele Inacio Piá is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for youth academy of German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

Early life

Inacio was born on 2 April 2008 in Bergamo, Italy. He is the son of Brazilian footballer Piá. His mother is a native of Bergamo, Italy. He is the nephew of Brazilian footballer Joelson. He has regarded Belgium international Kevin de Bruyne and Brazil international Neymar as his football idols. He has been a supporter of French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain. He started playing football at the age of five.

Club career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Italian side Atalanta. In 2024, he joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

International career

Inacio is an Italy youth international. He has played for the Italy national under-16 team and the Italy national under-17 team. On 3 September 2024, he debuted for the Italy national under-17 team during a 2–0 win over the Portugal national under-17 team.

Style of play

Inacio mainly operates as a forward. He can also operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. He has been described as "impressed... with his high level of game intelligence, his ability to use both feet and a good sense of space".

Honours

Italy U17
Individual