Azzurri Identity
A left-footed right winger noted for his dribbling ability and set-piece taking, earning comparisons to Ángel Di María.
Matías Soulé Malvano (born 15 April 2003) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, right winger or forward for Serie A club Roma. He started his career aged six for Kimberley and moved to Vélez six years later, refusing a professional contract there. In January 2020, he joined Juventus as a free transfer. Soulé scored five goals and five assists in 30 appearances with the under-19s in the 2020–21 season.
Lore & Background
Soulé made his official debut for Juventus U23 in a 3–2 Coppa Italia Serie C win against Pro Sesto on 22 August 2021. On 15 September, he scored his first two career goals in a 3–2 win against Feralpisalò in the second round of Coppa Italia Serie C. On 24 September, he extended his contract with Juventus until 2026 with an option until 2027. On 7 November, he scored his first Serie C goal in a 1–0 win against Lecco with a curling shot in the 43rd minute.
On 30 November, he made his official first-team debut for Juventus in a 2–0 win against Salernitana, coming on as a substitute during stoppage time. He ended his first professional season with five goals in 34 matches and two first-team appearances. In the UEFA Youth League, he helped Juventus U19 reach the semifinals for the first time, scoring two goals in six games. In the semifinal against Benfica, Soulé took the last penalty of the game, which he missed, causing his side to lose 4–3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 2–2 draw.
Reader's Guide
Soulé made three appearances for Argentina U16. On 3 November 2021, he was first called up for the Argentina national team ahead of qualification rounds for the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Uruguay and Brazil, but did not make either match-day squad. In May 2023, Soulé was called up to Argentina U20's 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign by coach Javier Mascherano. Due to his Italian citizenship through ius sanguinis, following his impressive Serie A performances with Frosinone, Soulé was publicly considered in 2023 by Italy manager Luciano Spalletti for a potential call-up with the senior Azzurri squad. Soulé was born in Argentina and is of Italian descent, holding dual citizenship. He considers Independiente his favourite team and Lionel Messi his favourite player.
Did You Know?
- During the first half of the 2023–24 season on loan at Frosinone, Soulé accomplished the most successful dribbles in all top European competitions.
- He finished the 2023–24 season as Frosinone's top scorer with 11 goals and led Serie A in dribbles won with 102.
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