Tresoldi’s hat‑trick lifts Germany U21 while senior choice hangs

Nicolo Tresoldi, the 22‑year‑old striker eligible for three world‑champion nations, delivered a hat‑trick for the Germany Under‑21 side in a 4‑1 Euro U21 qualifying win over Malta on Wednesday, adding three points to the youth campaign.

Hat‑trick seals qualification win

The Argentine‑born forward, who plays for Club Brujas in Belgium, opened the scoring after eleven minutes, restoring parity after Malta had led two minutes earlier. He doubled the lead with a towering header from a corner early in the second half, and completed his trio with a curling free‑kick at the 69‑minute mark. The performance gave Germany a comfortable 4‑1 victory and three crucial points on the road to the 2027 Euro U21 tournament.

Eligibility leaves senior door open

Despite representing Germany at youth level, Tresoldi has not yet debuted for the senior side. Current FIFA regulations allow a player to switch national federations provided he has not featured in three official senior matches, meaning Argentina and Italy remain viable options. The Argentine federation, led by Lionel Scaloni, has previously courted dual‑national players such as Alejandro Garnacho and Nico Paz, suggesting a possible future approach to Tresoldi.

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In an interview with, Tresoldi acknowledged his Argentine roots, saying, “Tengo la garra argentina.” When asked about a potential call‑up, he replied, “Sí, con Argentina e Italia. Con cualquiera de las tres,” indicating that a decision will be taken in due course. His mother added, “Nosotros quedamos atrás, es su historia y su camino que debe elegir y le apoyaremos.”

Background and transfer history

Born in Cagliari, Italy, to an Argentine mother and former footballer father Emanuele Tresoldi, Nicolo also spent his early sporting years in tennis, representing Italy’s Under‑12 team and competing in junior Davis‑Cup events before choosing football. He made his professional debut at 17 with Hannover 96 and, in June 2025, moved to Club Brujas for a fee close to €7 million, a record for the German club.

During the current FIFA international window, youth teams continue their qualification programmes alongside the senior Nations League fixtures, highlighting the importance of emerging talents like Tresoldi in the European development pathway.