Santino Barbi
River Plate U-20
Shot-stopper with lightning reactions who dragged Argentina through the semi-finals with a string of reflex saves.
FIFA U-20 World Cup Finalists 2025
La Albiceleste U-20: Flair, Grit, and a Santiago Showcase
Argentina's U-20s marched to the World Cup final with signature flair, crisp combination play, and a spine forged at the AFA academy in Ezeiza. While they fell 2–0 to Morocco in the final, the squad illustrated why Albiceleste youth sides dominate global tournaments.
Names to Watch
Tobias Ramirez
Estudiantes U-20
Right-back combining overlapping thrust with disciplined defending, keeping elite wingers quiet all tournament.
Milton Delgado
Newell's Old Boys U-20
Midfield anchor distributing under pressure and breaking up transitions with impeccable timing.
Valentino Acuna
Central Córdoba U-20
Number eight with velvet control and progressive carries that connect defence to Argentina's forwards.
Alvaro Montoro
River Plate U-20
Creative No.10 dictating tempo between the lines, unlocking compact blocks with disguise and vision.
Gianluca Prestianni
Velez Sarsfield
Star winger whose one-v-one ability and sharp finishing powered Argentina's group-stage dominance.
Maher Carrizo
Boca Juniors Youth
Left-footed forward blending pressing triggers with box movement, registering decisive goals en route to the final.
Alejo Sarco
Rosario Central Youth
Target forward who holds up play, dominates aerial duels, and remains a menace on second balls.
Championship Squad
From fearless goalkeepers to inventive playmakers and explosive forwards, this Argentine list spotlights the next wave ready to graduate to the Albiceleste senior setup.
Goalkeepers
#1 · Santino Barbi
Goalkeeper
River Plate U-20
#12 · Alvaro Busso
Goalkeeper
Boca Juniors Youth
#21 · Alain Gomez
Goalkeeper
Argentinos Juniors U-20
Defenders
#2 · Tobias Ramirez
Defender
Estudiantes U-20
#3 · Julio Soler
Defender
Racing Club Academy
#4 · Dylan Gorosito
Defender
San Lorenzo Youth
#6 · Juan Villalba
Defender
Independiente U-20
#13 · Valente Pierani
Defender
Velez Sarsfield Academy
#14 · Santiago Fernandez
Defender
Talleres U-20
#16 · Teo Rodriguez Pagano
Defender
Atlético Tucumán Youth
Midfielders
#5 · Milton Delgado
Midfielder
Newell's Old Boys U-20
#8 · Valentino Acuna
Midfielder
Central Córdoba U-20
#10 · Alvaro Montoro
Midfielder
River Plate U-20
#15 · Tomas Perez
Midfielder
Rosario Central Youth
#18 · Tobias Andrada
Midfielder
Racing Club Academy
Forwards
#7 · Maher Carrizo
Forward
Boca Juniors Youth
#9 · Alejo Sarco
Forward
Rosario Central Youth
#11 · Ian Subiabre
Forward
Colón de Santa Fe U-20
#17 · Mateo Silvetti
Forward
Velez Sarsfield Academy
#19 · Santino Andino
Forward
Estudiantes Youth
#20 · Gianluca Prestianni
Forward
Velez Sarsfield
Technical Staff
Diego Placente
Argentina U-20 Head Coach
Diego Placente guides the next Albiceleste wave with a possession-first philosophy learned from Argentina's golden generations.
Pathway to Glory
AFA Youth Project
Argentina's national center in Ezeiza aligns methodology across U-15 to senior teams, blending technical excellence with relentless competitiveness.
South American Circuit
Regular clashes with CONMEBOL rivals sharpen tactical adaptability, while European tours expose the squad to contrasting formations and tempo.
Pipeline to the Bombonera and Monumental
Many of these prospects already headline Boca Juniors, River Plate, and European academies – poised to follow Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández into stardom.