Agustin Modica poised for Italy national team call‑up

Agustín Modica, a 21‑year‑old striker born on 12 January 2003 in Pietra Ligure, Italy, holds both Argentine and Italian passports. After his family returned to Argentina in 2005, he developed through the youth systems of Newell’s Old Boys and Rosario Central before breaking out with Gimnasia de Mendoza, where he currently leads the Argentine Primera División scoring charts.

Modica has publicly stated his dream of representing Italy, saying, “If I dream of a call‑up from Italy? Yes, without doubt…”. His father, former lower‑league player Pablo Modica, recalls playing in Liguria and hopes his son can return to Italy. Italy manager Roberto Mancini has been linked to a possible invitation, and Serie A clubs have begun monitoring the forward.

The dual‑nationality striker’s rise has sparked discussion in both Italy and Argentina about his eligibility and potential impact on the Azzurri squad.