Romania will host the U19 EURO between June 13-26, 2025, becoming only the second European country, alongside Northern Ireland, to receive this honor twice, following the 2011 edition.
The Romanian U19 national team is automatically qualified for the tournament, while the race for the remaining spots is still ongoing. This spring, the Elite Round matches will determine the teams that will join Romania at the final tournament.
There’s a high chance that some of the world’s most promising young football talents will be in Romania this summer, competing for glory and recognition—many of whom are already fan favorites!
Here are four outstanding players who could feature in Romania, based on the criteria that they have not yet debuted for their countries’ U21 or senior national teams.
Ethan Nwaneri – Arsenal’s New Star
- Market value: €30 million (source: Transfermarkt)
- Club: Arsenal
- Position: Attacking midfielder
- National team: England U19
Ethan Nwaneri is already being hailed as Arsenal’s next big talent. The 16-year-old has scored 6 goals in 9 games for England’s U19 squad.
This season, he has made 18 appearances and scored 5 goals across the Premier League, Champions League, and EFL Cup for Arsenal.
England U19 has reached the Elite Round, where they will compete in a tough group against Portugal, Wales (host), and Turkey for a single qualification spot to the U19 EURO in Romania.
Francesco Camarda – AC Milan’s Striker Playing in Serie A & UCL at 16!
- Market value: €10 million
- Club: AC Milan
- Position: Striker
- National team: Italy U19
At just 16 years old, Francesco Camarda has already played 10 games for AC Milan in Serie A and the Champions League. Italy has high expectations for this young striker.
For Italy U19, he has scored 5 goals in 8 matches, an impressive record. However, Italy faces a major challenge in the Elite Round, where they will host a group featuring France, Spain, and Latvia, with only the winner qualifying for the U19 EURO.
Mikey Moore – Tottenham’s Rising Star
- Market value: €10 million
- Club: Tottenham Hotspur
- Position: Left winger / Attacking midfielder
- National team: England U19
Mikey Moore, at just 17 years old, has already made appearances in the Premier League and Europa League for Tottenham. Known for his versatility, he can play as a left winger, attacking midfielder, or second striker.
England U19 will face a tough battle in the Elite Round, most likely competing with Portugal for a qualification spot, though Wales and Turkey shouldn’t be underestimated either.
Marc Guiu – Conference League Top Scorer!
- Market value: €6 million
- Club: Chelsea (formerly at Barcelona)
- Position: Striker
- National team: Spain U19
Marc Guiu has scored 6 goals in 6 Conference League group-stage matches for Chelsea, making him the current top scorer of the competition—at just 19 years old!
Chelsea signed him from Barcelona last summer for €6 million, and he has already become a key player for Spain U19.
Spain will face one of the toughest Elite Round groups, competing against Italy (host), France, and Latvia for a single qualification spot at the U19 EURO in Romania.
Who Will We See in Romania?
While nothing is guaranteed, the Elite Round battles will determine if these young stars make it to Romania this summer. Keep an eye on their progress, as we could be witnessing the future superstars of world football competing in our stadiums!
