First-Time Scorers: Five New Names Make Their Mark in Serie A

First came the academy graduates, then the debutants. Matchday 3 brought another group of fresh faces into the spotlight, with five players scoring their first Serie A goal in a round otherwise defined by the return of the No. 9.

Different ages, backgrounds and playing styles, but the same milestone. One needed just 19 minutes to announce himself to his new supporters, another found the net on his first start, while an 18-year-old has already carved out a small place in Serie A history. Osmajić, Robinson, Lontani, Sagrado and Kvernadze: five different journeys, united by the thrill of a first Serie A goal.

Osmajić, 19 Minutes to Make His Mark

Milutin Osmajić needed just 19 minutes to mark his Ferraris debut with a goal. The strike ultimately proved only a consolation, but the Montenegrin made an immediate impression in front of his new supporters – and did so in unusual fashion, finding the net with his left foot despite being naturally right-footed.

Before arriving in Italy, Osmajić had played in Spain, Portugal, Turkey and England. He has come close to reaching double figures in each of the past five seasons without quite getting there, but his game has always been about more than goals: strength, intensity and a fierce competitive edge.

Robinson and Lontani, Youth Steps Into the Spotlight

Parma-Monza brought together two of the youngest goalscorers of the season so far. Jay Robinson and Simone Lontani both scored their first Serie A goals: among the players to have found the net in 2026/27, Lontani, born in January 2008, is the youngest, followed by 2007-born Rodrigo Mora and Robinson.

A product of the Southampton Academy, Robinson made his name in the youth ranks with goals and assists before registering two goals and one assist in just 892 minutes in the Championship last season. He had already offered glimpses of his potential since moving to Italy. After a seven-minute debut against Inter and a place on the bench against Udinese, Juric gave him 76 minutes in the Coppa Italia against Torino. Robinson made the most of the opportunity, winning 11 duels, making four tackles and attempting five dribbles – more than any other player on the pitch – while also creating two chances and hitting the post with a spectacular effort.

At Parma, the next step followed: a first Serie A start and a first goal, struck cleanly from distance and beyond Corvi’s reach.

At the other end, the reply came from the youngest scorer of the lot. Simone Lontani, a product of the AC Milan youth system, had already made his mark with a brace in the Coppa Italia, earning greater trust from Cuesta. He carried that momentum into Serie A, scoring the equaliser against Monza.

The goal also came with a notable milestone: Lontani is the only player born in 2008 or later to have scored in one of Europe’s top five leagues in 2026/27, and only the second 2008-born player to find the net in Serie A after Francesco Camarda. His impact went beyond the goal, too: he registered two shots on target, more than any of his teammates, created one chance and delivered four crosses.

Sagrado and Kvernadze, First Serie A Goals at Last

The Benito Stirpe also produced first-time scorers at both ends. Richie Sagrado drew Venezia level, before Giorgi Kvernadze struck late on to seal victory for Frosinone.

Both had already opened their accounts in the Coppa Italia this season: Kvernadze scored twice in the 4-0 win over Juve Stabia, while Sagrado found the net after just nine minutes in the Triveneto derby against Udinese before the Friulani came from behind. Both had also already had a taste of Serie A with their respective clubs — five previous appearances for Kvernadze and three for Sagrado — but the Benito Stirpe was the stage for their first goals in the top flight.

Five new Serie A scorers, ranging from 18-year-old Lontani to the more internationally experienced Osmajić. Matchday 3 may have belonged in large part to the league’s established centre-forwards, but Serie A continues to broaden its cast of leading figures.