Samuele Inacio has been one of the stars of the group stage at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™. The Italian starlet has found the back of the net in each of his nation’s first three outings and played a pivotal part as Italy reeled off three straight wins to top Group A.
In the latest of our ‘Get to Know’ series, the Borussia Dortmund forward sat down with FIFA to share insights into his love of the game, favourite non-football athletes, food, music and plenty more.
My football hero is Neymar, he inspires me a lot. He’s one of my idols.
My father passed on his love of football to me. Then, watching videos of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, my passion for this sport grew stronger and stronger.
Participating in the Club World Cup with Borussia Dortmund’s first team was a unique experience.
I don’t have a favourite musician, but I love listening to Spanish music.
Kobe Bryant.
In my free time, I really enjoy listening to music and playing video games with my friends.
I’d have to say pizza.
They’d say I am a happy, carefree, and playful guy.
I would say that Rodrygo has a similar playing style to mine. I see myself in many of his moves and decisions.
I would choose time travel, so I could see what will happen to me in the future and go back and discover things that no one knows!
Representing my country at the World Cup is a dream come true, something every child would want to achieve and it’s a unique emotion.
