Germany’s youth star Nicolo Tresoldi eyes Argentine roots after hat‑trick
In the bustling Stade de la Meinau, a 22‑year‑old forward sprinted into the spotlight, netting three times as Germany’s under‑21 side thrashed Malta 4‑1 in a Euro‑2027 qualifying match. The hat‑trick belonged to Nicolo Tresoldi, a Brujas striker whose Argentine lineage has reignited speculation about his senior‑level allegiance.
Triple strike propels Germany’s qualifying hopes
Tresoldi opened the scoring at the 11th minute after pouncing on a rebound inside the box. He added a second with a well‑timed header from a corner and sealed his performance with a free‑kick at the 69th minute. The three goals helped Germany secure a comfortable victory and moved the under‑21 side closer to the Eurocopa Sub‑21 2027 tournament.
Dual‑nationality dilemma amid rising profile
Born in Cagliari, Italy, Tresoldi holds Argentine heritage through his mother and German eligibility through his football development. He has yet to feature for any senior national side, leaving the door open for Argentina, Italy or Germany. In a past interview with, he declared, “I have the Argentine grit,” and affirmed his willingness to represent any of the three nations.
Olé reported that his mother emphasised the decision will rest solely with the player, with the family ready to support whichever path he chooses. Tresoldi’s father, former professional Emanuele Tresoldi, also contributed to his multicultural background.
Before committing fully to football, Tresoldi competed in junior tennis, even representing Italy’s under‑12 side in Davis Cup‑related events. He later switched focus to football, debuting professionally at 17 with Hannover 96.
In June 2025, he transferred to Belgian club Brujas for a fee close to €7 million. This season he has already scored five goals for Brujas and four for Germany’s under‑21s, wearing the number 9 shirt for the latter.
While his club form continues to flourish in Belgium, the question of which senior national team he will ultimately cap remains unanswered, keeping both the Argentine and German federations hopeful.