Talent Scout: Fernando Forestieri

April 23rd, 2008 by SM Dev (ste)

Italo-Argentinian footballer Fernando Martín Forestieri only turned 18 at the turn of the year, and he is a name on many peoples lips in the Italian Peninsula.

Forestieri was born (of Italian parents) in Rosario, Argentina, and he is already the subject of speculation over which country he is going to represent. So why all is there so much speculation over which nation he will represent? Well he is small, aggressive, and brilliant on the ball, and this has likened him to Lionel Messi (and surprise surpise he has been called ‘The Heir to Messi’ due to the similarities).

Argentine giants Boca Juniors signed him from Newell’s Old Boys when he was only 13 (as they clearly saw the early potential), and he spent two years in their youth teams before his parents moved back home to Italy. Forestieri joined Serie B side Genoa on a five-year contract, and made his Serie B debut when he was only 16 (now can you see the hype building)!

Genoa gained promotion to Serie A at the end of last season, and for some unknown (and bizarre reason) sold his rights to Siena. This season he scored his first goal a few days shy of his 18th birthday against Inter, and made his full debut the following week against Palermo. Forestieri is slowly breaking into the Siena first team, and is developing a reputation as a very promising up-and-coming youngster in Italy.

With the Italian ratings nearly upon us, it is expected that Forestieri will rise from his current 77 rating, and within 18 months you could have a potential superstar on your hands if you managed to sign him now (before the hype gets even bigger).

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11 Comments Add your own

1. F.C. Internazionale Milano (Forum) | April 24th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Looks like a nice prospect
2. Jamie Todoroski (Forum) | April 25th, 2008 at 4:30 am

‘The Heir to Messi’ Now thats Exciting!
3. ukbadboy | April 25th, 2008 at 2:55 pm

yh yh……..watever………..why aint wenger signing him
4. Tom Bale | April 25th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

i av offered for most of dem

i will loan dem out n get dem better so dey can b lyk messi
5. Chris | April 25th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

Sounds rubbish
6. Ivan | April 27th, 2008 at 8:50 am

Forestieri seems pretty good
he is only 18 and yet he has played 16 matchesin Seria A
scored against Milan as a substitute
He looks like a relly exciting player
7. Natty | April 27th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

Lol, Promising! But ive seen better! Good 4 da money but….. Nasri Expensive but worth it all too!
8. phillybarnes | April 29th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

what i think so that everyonre starts on an even keel some how if thers say 10 teams in the division well wait until the 10 men are together find a way to pick which order you select your club coz by the 2times i jumped on board there was hardly any selections left so one player doesnt get all the best teams at once philly barnes
9. Ben H | May 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 am

Iv Offered 4 Most ov em N dey luk quite good. Talent of the future hopefuly lamo
10. Talent Scout: Davide Lanz&hellip | May 7th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

[…] talents coming through at present, with the likes of Mario Balotelli, Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Forestieri just a few of those tipped for great […]
11. David Rusli | May 11th, 2008 at 7:53 am

Sebastian, GIOVINCO should have his rating as 88 or 89!
He’s hot prospect.
Balotelli should be 86!
MARCHISIO should be 88! Considering his flawless tackles.
It should tip him off for 88.