Whereas a lot of AC Milan’s youth groups got here near glory within the 2024-25 season, solely certainly one of them ended up lifting the Scudetto. Under, we check out how every staff carried out.
With an academy the scale of the Rossoneri’s, it’s actually troublesome to maintain up with the entire outcomes, particularly since they aren’t at all times available. Now that the season has come to an finish, although, we will check out how every staff carried out, right down to the U13.
Primavera
It was a season stuffed with ups and downs for the Primavera, who had been unable to constantly regardless of many good durations. They completed in sixth place ultimately, nearly making the Scudetto play-offs, however their journey there was short-lived as Sassuolo gained the quarter-final 3-0.
Additionally they misplaced the Coppa Italia last in opposition to Cagliari, which little doubt stung a bit contemplating the efficiency Federico Guidi’s boys put in. The identical disappointment applies to the UEFA Youth League, amassing simply 5 factors within the league section.
Guidi must be proud of the season as an entire, although, as many younger gamers had been fielded. To not point out that the staff misplaced many gamers to the Futuro, with no certainty on which gamers can be obtainable every weekend.
U18
It was a quite robust season for Milan’s U18 aspect, ending in sixteenth place after registering 16 defeats and a objective distinction of -18. Solely 18 groups compete within the league, however there may be not less than no relegation, solely play-offs for the Scudetto.
The U18 league is seen as a transition between U17 and the Primavera, giving the golf equipment an opportunity to arrange the children much more for the large bounce. Certainly, the U18 league is comparatively new and greater than something, must be seen as apply.
U17
After ending in 2nd place in Group B of the U17 league, two factors behind metropolis rivals Inter, Milan’s U17 aspect made all of it the way in which to the Scudetto last after beating Empoli and Juventus within the play-offs. Nonetheless, sadly, they misplaced the ultimate on penalties in opposition to Torino.
Christian Vechiu was despatched off with round half-hour to go within the recreation, making issues troublesome for the Rossoneri, however they managed to carry on for penalties (there was additional time as nicely). Torino scored 5 penalties, whereas Milan solely scored 4 as Emanuele Borsani noticed his effort saved.
U16
Milan’s U16 aspect completed fifth within the league and thus made the Scudetto play-offs, taking over Inter within the spherical of 16. After dropping the primary leg 1-0, the Rossoneri prevailed by the identical scoreline within the return leg, however the Nerazzurri superior as a result of they completed larger within the league.
U15
Milan’s U15 aspect, with the hyped expertise Akram Jadid within the staff, completed 2nd within the league six factors behind Inter. They beat Empoli and Roma within the spherical of 16 and quarter-finals respectively, taking over Fiorentina within the semi-finals.
Regardless of successful the primary leg 4-2, they collapsed within the return leg as La Viola prevailed 6-0. The journey ended within the semi-finals, as such, however it was nonetheless a constructive season.
U14
Milan’s U14 aspect did nicely all through the season however missed out on the Scudetto play-offs, ending in third place, 14 factors behind Inter and Juventus on the high.
U13
Milan’s U13 aspect clinched the title after a powerful run within the Scudetto play-offs, taking over Albinoleffe, Parma and Roma within the mini-group format. They beat Roma 3-0, Albinoleffe 4-2 after which drew 2-2 in opposition to Parma.
Andrea Kostyuk, one other expertise in Milan’s academy that many have spoken of, was one of many key gamers as he bagged 4 targets.