Fiorentina hand full debut to 19-year-old Italy talent Braschi: Everything you need to know

Stefano Pioli was the first coach to call the teenager up to the first team squad. He appeared in the Fiorentina matchday squad for the first time against Polissya in the Conference League play-offs back in August, and then for the opening game of the Serie A season away against Cagliari.

Paolo Vanoli was the one who gave Braschi his senior debut, though. His first senior outing came off the bench for the final eight minutes of Fiorentina’s 2-1 win over Rakow Czestochowa back in March.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Riccardo Braschi of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 round of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Braschi’s Serie A debut came on Monday night in the absence of injured Italy international Moise Kean. He was introduced as a half-time substitute, replacing Albert Gudmundsson at centre-forward.

With Kean still unavailable this weekend, Vanoli decided to hand the 19-year-old Braschi his first start against Genoa on Sunday.

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